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1015 COMMERCE AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-564-0202
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025011503 | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2025001162 | Oct 29, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ceiling of ice bin soiled
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to ice bin. Manager added supplies during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Along cove molding under Hank sink in kitchen
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Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Under 3 bay sink
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over Mac and cheese
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage due to work being done on AC
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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
Light not functioning. Under hood
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer guard
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. No hand wash sign. All next to ice machine hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy accumulation of black like substance inside ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
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.
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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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer guard
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. No hand wash sign. All next to ice machine hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy accumulation of black like substance inside ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sausage links
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. raw chicken 50F, Au gratin potatoes 50F. Pork 50F,pork loin 51
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in sink
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.