SPIRO'S TAVERNA
1555 US HWY 1 STE 101, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-217-3074
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
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JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 18 small flies in back storage area around dirty linens
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026023018 | Jan 26, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $800 |
| 4--2024050559 | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2024002927 | Oct 17, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Machine is not pulling sanitizer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned beef marked 8-13. Today is 8-25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef in walk in
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat (96F - Hot Holding) 30 minutes. Employee moved to flat top to reheat
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer next to dish machine turning white. Advised employee to add more water
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust On cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under front counter
Food stored on floor. Cheese in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing above dish machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad cooler make table board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris and trash Under equipment throughout kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler interior has slime build up. Walk in cooler shelves have food buildup
Torn gasket on cook line drawers and reach in freezer
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 6 eggs in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler-Feta cheese 49f cold holding. Cut lettuce 48f. Cold holding. Rice pudding 48f. Cold holding.; tzatziki sauce (49F - Cold Holding) Employee states items were placed in cooler this morning. Manager moved to rapid chill. Cook line Drawers-; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) Employee states items were placed into cooler this morning. Moved to walk in to rapid chill. Walk in cooler- cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding) Manager states they just received delivery and door was propped open.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time stamp written is 12pm. Observed at 11:18am. Employee states items were placed into service at 11am. Added correct time
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing above dish machine
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. Salad cooler ambient 49f. Cook line drawers 48f. Drawer does not close on unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad cooler make table board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris and trash Under equipment throughout kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler interior has slime build up. Walk in cooler shelves have food buildup
Torn gasket on cook line drawers and reach in freezer
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board used to cut lettuce is heavily stained in black substance
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up under grill and cooler drawers. Drain under 3 bay sink is dirty with old food debris Exterior of can opener blade is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler has old food debris. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 18 small flies in back storage area around dirty linens
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers- Falafel 45 cold holding. Spanicopita 45f cold holding. For 1.5 hours. Items were moved to walk in to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat observed at 98f. Advised to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board used to cut lettuce is heavily stained in black substance
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Under cookline equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up under grill and cooler drawers. Drain under 3 bay sink is dirty with old food debris Exterior of can opener blade is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler has old food debris. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled, wet floor next to ice machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 shrimp over French fries in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice observed at 98f. In service for 15min. Advised to reheat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Pan of Cooked rice in walk in cooler
Aug 20, 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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Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler temperature at ambient 46f. Cook line drawers ambient 56f. Salad cooler-56f Cook line Flip top cooler- 78f 2 door Reach in freezer is full
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
Aug 14, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler temperature at ambient 46f. Cook line drawers ambient 56f. Salad cooler-56f Cook line Flip top cooler- 78f 2 door Reach in freezer is full
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. No coolers are maintaining food at 41f or below
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
Aug 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler -green beans (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (45F - Cold Holding) cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tilapia (44F); pastitio (47F - Cold Holding) Cook line flip top cooler; shredded white cheese 66( - Cold Holding); cut tomato (73F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (73F - Cold Holding) Salad cooler-cheese (47F - cold holding); cut lettuce (47F - cold holding
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler temperature at ambient 46f. Cook line drawers ambient 56f. Salad cooler-56f Cook line Flip top cooler- 78f 2 door Reach in freezer is full
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. No coolers are maintaining food at 41f or below
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back kitchen area, near mop sink
Ice bucket not properly stored. On floor
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
Jan 29, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler.
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hot dogs in walk in cooler. Manager threw away.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Gyro meat found at 115F hot holding for 30 minutes. Manager stated steam table needs repaired. Educated and advised manager to cold hold or add to time plan. Provided time plan.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Various items in cook line drawers over 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion and peppers -54F Spanakopita - 54F Falafel -58F Assorted sliced cheese -54F
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 server cooler not dated. Date was added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser no label. label was added
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handle
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Filipina in walk in cooler. Slits were added to packaging
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler door broken. Spoke with operator over phone. He stated the part is on order. No TCS foods being stored in cooler during inspection
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line. Manager stated from broken cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drinks in reach in cooler on cooks line. Drinks were removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on double door reach in
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handles on hand wash sink next to dishwasher do not turn off
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in front drawers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub on top of sink next to dishwasher
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bleach water
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Fanny pack on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on double door reach in
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chef threw away
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handles on hand wash sink next to dishwasher do not turn off
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading "0". Advised to remake bucket, now at 400ppm quat.
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.