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3103 CARDINAL DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 7722343966
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream Anglaise 46f, house made frosting 58, Irish oatmeal pie 48f. Brownies 46f All in cooler overnight. Chef threw away
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over chicken stock
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare on menu needs asterisk. Operator printed new page for menu and replaced.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed hand out. Sign was posted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small single door cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over oysters in walk in cooler
mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef put back in place
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket not secured on salad cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots and pans being stored on floor under oven
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line make table cutting board and salad cooler cutting board are stained and grooved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 29, 2024□ 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/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Matt
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ansul system covered in grease and dust
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream Anglaise 46f, house made frosting 58, Irish oatmeal pie 48f. Brownies 46f All in cooler overnight. Chef threw away
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Matt
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ansul system covered in grease and dust
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Mar 20, 2024□ 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in back room in wall
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Cut lettuce 54° Feta cheese 51° Cut tomatoes 52° Stocked at 1:30. Advised rapid chill Caesar dressing 47°in cooler over night. Manager threw away.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on clean dishes. Phone was removed and plate sanitized
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in back room in wall
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between microwave and prep table
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In salad cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef put tag with product
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in sink. Operator moved and sanitized
Employee personal drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Moved from cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speakers and phone on prep table. Advised manager and items were moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above kitchen mixer at back kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White desert cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Advised manager and bucket is now reading 400ppm
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.