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1015 COMMERCE AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-564-0202

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT4101322
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 droppings on exterior of dishwasher. Dishwasher is off to the side of kitchen. Employee sanitized and cleaned up
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025011503Feb 18, 2025Mar 6, 2025$800
4--2025001162Oct 29, 2024Jan 27, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ceiling of ice bin soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to ice bin. Manager added supplies during inspection
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Along cove molding under Hank sink in kitchen
Basic/36-01-4
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Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Under 3 bay sink
/45-02-4
The state's own report →
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over Mac and cheese
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage due to work being done on AC
Basic/36-36-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (39F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperature- Butter 43f cold holding Chicken 43f cold holding In cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator cleaned. Slicer blade and guard soiled in old food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table shelf is heavily rusted
Basic/14-47-4
Feb 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer guard
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. No hand wash sign. All next to ice machine hand sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy accumulation of black like substance inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked sausage in reach in cooler. Manager moved eggs
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -5 droppings next to food storage bins to the right of fryers. - 5 droppings under stove on cooks line. -12 droppings on floor under dish machine that is off to the left side of kitchen. - 2 droppings on floor under 3compartment sink. -38 droppings observed in dry storage room on shelf that holds single service items. - 9 droppings on floor in storage room that holds clean dishes
High priority/35A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer guard
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. No hand wash sign. All next to ice machine hand sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy accumulation of black like substance inside ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sausage links
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 droppings on exterior of dishwasher. Dishwasher is off to the side of kitchen. Employee sanitized and cleaned up
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar bin
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 50F, Au gratin potatoes 50F. Pork 50F,pork loin 51
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4

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.