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RAFTERS

350 BEACH ROAD, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772-231-1700

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105161
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
2 Live, small flying insects found at bar. Cher will contact on site pest control. Bar is not open at time of inspection
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
2 Live, small flying insects found at bar. Cher will contact on site pest control. Bar is not open at time of inspection
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48f. In cooler 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu. Menu was reprinted with asterisk during inspection
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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 reading 62f
Basic/14-74-7
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil purée 47f. In cooler over night. Manager discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Pizza station wall cooler
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting Shallots from produce bag without washing. Educated manager
Basic/08B-39-4
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Half and half. Glass servers station reach in
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped milk in sink at bar. Educated
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.