RAFTERS
350 BEACH ROAD, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772-231-1700
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
2 Live, small flying insects found at bar. Cher will contact on site pest control. Bar is not open at time of inspection
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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2 Live, small flying insects found at bar. Cher will contact on site pest control. Bar is not open at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Pizza station wall cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service bar
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting Shallots from produce bag without washing. Educated manager
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped milk in sink at bar. Educated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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.