RESTAURANTE LA TABERNA
2010 S US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32962 · 772-492-3251
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken (131F - Hot Holding) Advised manager to reheat. 2nd temp 144f
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (122-133F - Hot Holding); ground beef (98F - Hot Holding) In steam table for 3 hours. Operator moved to reheat to 165f.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink needs paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. red salsa made 3 days ago. Advised to add date to container
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles behind front counter stored on floor
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at bar
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken (131F - Hot Holding) Advised manager to reheat. 2nd temp 144f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease
Standing water in bottom of beer coolers at bar
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef sitting on top of warmer found at 111°. Advised manager to reheat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back door
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor at cooks line and bottle water being stored on floor next to register
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and beans in glass cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back door, next to men's bathroom
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All manager certificates are expired
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and beans in glass cooler
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Katerin expired 5-10-24. No proof of any other training certificates
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back door, next to men's bathroom
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection 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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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent operator copy
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef and beans in steam table less than 135 F. Advised manager to rapid heat to 135 F. Rechecked and now beans are reading 148F. Ground beef 150F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink next to single serve items. Manager moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.