SWEET DESIRES ESPRESSO BAR
670 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.617.2376
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed for operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shield on ice bin has small buildup
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket at front sink. Cart is blocking kitchen hand sink. Items were moved
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Michael
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg sandwiches observed at 74° on display for 40 minutes. Operator moved to cooler to rapid chill. Recommended time plan.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart being stored in front of hand sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michael
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg whites stored over Brie cheese. Eggs where moved to bottom shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store cutting board
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Reading 86f.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in dry storage room.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 90°f
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken salad in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad. Operator threw away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk jug in sink Front sink used for other purposes
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad and sausage Pattie's
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Clean wiping cloth lines under clean dishes for drying.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed for operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sanitizer bucket in back kitchen
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and corrected on site. Added croissant sandwich and quiche
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter
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.