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QUAIL VALLEY - MAIN KITCHEN

2345 HIGHWAY A1A, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.492.2020

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats164
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105082
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter cooling overnight in walk in. Manager threw away
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw salmon. Manager moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in coolers have dust build up. Maintenance arrived to clean
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. butter (51F - cooling) in walk in overnight. Manager threw away
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter cooling overnight in walk in. Manager threw away
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster observed at 74f. Sitting in prep sink. Manager states it has been sitting for 45mins. Advised to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under prep sink next to walk in cooler has old food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board grooved
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar bin
Basic/10-01-5
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef placed back
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes and cream sauce in quart containers
Intermediate/02C-02-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag missing date
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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 and butter milk. Walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Only serves oysters on occasion. Sent consumer Advisory to chef
Intermediate/02A-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No test kit provided when using high temperature warewashing machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar and cake flour bins
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4

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.