RIO COCO CAFE
3300 43 AVE STE 4, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on the floor in prep room. Manager killed and cleaned up. No other activity observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has form on site. Local utilizes has signed off, waiting on fire to sign off
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in egg cooler
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Raw chicken sitting over bacon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin walls
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Makayla, Hailey, Micah
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used on panini press handles
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator has had fire inspectors out this week and has form.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken noodle soup (45-47F -cooling) In cooler since Saturday in container with tight fitting lid.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken noodle soup
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line hard boiled eggs
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid spray stored next to clean utensils under prep table
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 60
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bacon thawing on counter. Employee placed in sink with running water
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Slaw date marked 8/28. Today is 10/17.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lukas
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves in front sink
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in prep area on floor
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is on city sewer.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on the floor in prep room. Manager killed and cleaned up. No other activity observed.
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 open Monday
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lukas Bagby expired July 12/23
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 new employee, manager stated they have been here for 2 months
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. For 1 new hire. Emailed copy of employee reporting agreement form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.all water filters
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 60 and has expanded dining area that has increased seats to 120
Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
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.