QUAIL VALLEY
1 ROYAL PALM POINT, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-492-2020
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found in dish machine area. Advised manager and employee to kill flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022003767 | Nov 3, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not date marked
Food stored on floor. Duck fat In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
2 Live, small flying insects found in dish machine area. Advised manager and employee to kill flies
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over burrata
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grill cooler- buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) Items in tall stainless reach in- lime slaw (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut lettuce (46F - cooling ); cut tomato (46F - Cooling); for 4+ hours in grill cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Employee took gun apart to start cleaning. Can opener blade soiled in old food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink at service station evidenced by ice in sink
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill cooler ambient 51f
Food stored on floor. Duck fat In walk in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses at bar. Employee moved to crate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
Nov 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Reading 170f. Ran high temperature test strips with no change indicating correct temperature. Ran multiple times
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler since 8am Grill cooler- pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding); pastrami (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers sink used as dump sink evidenced by ice. Provided education
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Reading 170f. Ran high temperature test strips with no change indicating correct temperature. Ran multiple times
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish dip dated 11/05 Today is 11/18. Chef threw away
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In grill cooler. Chef added
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator will get sneeze guards
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris Can opener blade. Items were cleaned
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on lunch menu and cold smoked salmon on dinner menu
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Trash bags lining onions cartons in walk in. Chef removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 50f. Double panned on cooks line. Chef removed to rapid chill. Rechecked and now 43f.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to clean dishes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill top. Chef pulled down filters and cleaned.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 78, rechecked and now reading 160°
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked risotto dated 3/1, today is 3/12. Manager threw away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squeegee in sink. Manager removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice blend on cooks line
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables over ready to eat prepped onions.
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.