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PREP KITCHEN

3 JOHNS ISLAND DR, Vero Bch FL 32963 · (904)231-1700

Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4101051
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast sausage found at 130°. Recommend rapid reheat rechecked now at 149°
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with avocado with stickers
Basic/08B-17-4
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in bakery
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stacked wet
Basic/24-08-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice bucket not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop clam fry
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast sausage found at 130°. Recommend rapid reheat rechecked now at 149°
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Powdered sugar
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over pot washer
Basic/38-07-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.