SCAMPI GRILL
815 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-713-7152
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 44f. In cooler overnight. Chef threw away.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice bin near drink station
Food stored on floor. Cases of bread on floor in walk in freezer
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over cooked pasta in cook line cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board on cooks line. Manager threw away
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has increased square footage in kitchen. Dish machine and 3 bay sink have been moved to new square footage area. Coolers have been moved to area where previous ware washing area was. Hand sink has been removed from area. Ice bin has been relocated to walkway leading out to exterior bar
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink on front line
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice bin near drink station
Food stored on floor. Cases of bread on floor in walk in freezer
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Now reading 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over cooked pasta in cooks line cooler. Manager moved
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 in front cooler. Chef added date
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors in walk in freezers have old food debris under shelving
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside bar
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags have dates. Spoke to manager
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Triple tail observed being cooked to 109f. Employee states they are searing fish, cooling down, then cooking 145f. To order. Provided no continuous cooking hand out
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled in old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aluminum To go containers not stored inverted or in a protected manner on wire shelf at front line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is heavily grooved and stained on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Tray of lasagna on floor in walk in cooler. Bags of ice on floor in walk in freezer
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clams/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. On cooks line
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/ Alessandro and emerald
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw triple tail and salmon over red sauce on cooks line. raw squid over cooked pasta. Educated employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes found at 44f. In cooler overnight. Chef threw away.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on storage rack with canned food
Clams/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. On cooks line
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/ Alessandro and emerald
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Manager placed tag with clams on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs in walk in cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Michael's certificate is missing date taken. Date was added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and glass cleaner
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
Food stored on floor. Box of veal in walk In freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil to go containers and lids not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins of flour and sugar not labeled
Dec 8, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in cooler on cooks line with no date
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 and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Boxes in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.