RYDER'S GOURMET MARKET
3106 CARDINAL DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.500.3663
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding) In display case for 2.5 hours. Chef moved to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store dirty spatula. Manager moved
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at customer coffee station
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 5 current employees expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut watermelon with mangoes with stickers
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on shelf next to spices
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on bread cooler drawer needs cleaned Hood filters above grill have grease build up
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage rack used to store spices and pans
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line white cutting boards
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and wall. Chef removed
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. Chef removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above grill and wall behind grill is soiled in grease
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados wi5 stickers with cut apples in front cooler. Educated manager
Jul 3, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over deli meats in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal found at 112-131f. Manager stated it was being held hot and In service for 1 hr. Chef reheated and now being held hot at 147.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets
Stored food not covered. Meat loaf and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in sugar and flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table Back packs with dry goods
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. RTE olives sitting by handwash sink
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook put hat on with gloves and prep cook touched face with hand
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 47F, Sliced brisket 46F, Premade sandwiches 44F, Cooked veggies 45F, Stuffed grape 46F Rechecked stuffed grape 45F asked to move to cooler. cooked veggies 42F brisket 42F premade sandwiches 40f
Can opener and mixer head surfaces surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board stained
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on dry food storage rack
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Prep cook was peeling carrots without washing first
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and knives
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.