QUAIL VALLEY GRILLE KITCHEN
2345 HIGHWAY A1A, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.492.2020
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. At bar. Observed 9 live flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016044500 | Jul 18, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016000469 | Nov 10, 2015 | Jan 22, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets on floor at servers area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi thawed in ROP. Manager threw away
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dish machine
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Ambient 49f
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw mahi over raw burgers in cook line cooler. Employee swapped
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. Salad cooler-; blue cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (58F - Cold Holding); crab meat (51F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) In cooler since 8am In cook line drawer Ahi tuna 47ff. Drawer was not closed all the way. Tuna was iced down.
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. Ambient 49f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In make table cooler. Manager removed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f. Advised employee to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled in dust
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and now reading 100ppm
Live, small flying insects found. At bar. Observed 9 live flies
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Ambient 44f
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90f. Advised employee to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled in dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza cooler
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza cooler soiled
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad marked 9/26. Operator threw away
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Operator threw away.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dishwasher. Manager cleaned up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on waffle maker
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza cooler soiled
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by dishwasher
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp at room temperature. Still frozen
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce, ham found at 50F. Manger stated it had been wheeled over from main kitchen an stocked 3.5 hours ago. Chef emptied and moved to freezer to rapid chill. Advised to get someone out to look at cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Next to pizza oven
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by 3CS
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