VERO BEACH INN AND SUITES
8797 20TH ST, Vero Beach FL 32967 · 7725678321
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
8 Live, small flying insects found in dish area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Timothy expired 2/26
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine onto floor
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 bay does not turn on
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. Timothy expired 2/26
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine onto floor
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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8 Live, small flying insects found in dish area.
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, primed and reading 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) cheese 44f cold holding Cold holding for 1.45 hours, items were moved to walk in to rapid chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 bay does not turn on
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. Timothy expired 2/26
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. Ambient 47f.
Water leaking from pipe under dish machine onto floor
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning containers with soap. No sanitization step completed. Educated employees on 3 step process.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is covered in old food debris. Can opener blade has old food debris
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. Make table cook line cooler is reading 41 ambient
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher is not being maintained and is not in use at time of inspection. Operator must maintain equipment or go through plan review to remove
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled in grease under equipment on cooks line
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Floor plumbing next to walk in cooler
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning containers with soap. No sanitization step completed. Educated employees on 3 step process.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is covered in old food debris. Can opener blade has old food debris
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.
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. Make table cook line cooler is reading 41 ambient
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher is not being maintained and is not in use at time of inspection. Operator must maintain equipment or go through plan review to remove
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled in grease under equipment on cooks line
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Floor plumbing next to walk in cooler
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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5 Live, small flying insects found at servers station
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning containers with soap. No sanitization step completed. Educated employees on 3 step process.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in cook line cooler. Unable to determine how long items have been in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47f. Shredded cheese 52f. Sliced white cheese 47f. All cold holding. Unable to determine how long items have been in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner stored next to lemon juice on cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is covered in old food debris. Can opener blade has old food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at servers station. No soap provided at sink on cooks line
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walls on ice bin have black substance
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled wet cardboard soiled in mold like substance used to line bottom of reach in cooler
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. Make table cook line cooler is reading 41 ambient
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher is not being maintained and is not in use at time of inspection. Operator must maintain equipment or go through plan review to remove
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled in grease under equipment on cooks line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Device is installed over prep table/ coffee station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on front counter coolers
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Floor plumbing next to walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter coolers have mold like substance
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter coolers have standing water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green peppers in walk in cooler stored over cut watermelon
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach next to clean lids on shelf
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
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cream cheese and butter pats on buffet. Printed time plan for manager. Manager filled out form
Dishmachine is not sanitizing due to no sanitizer on site. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager is not using dishwasher at this time and is using 3CS.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet is leaking at spray hose sink
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by dishwasher
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sausage gravy dented
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets separated from door on tall reach in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to dishwasher. 2. No paper towels in front sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen
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.