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VERO BOWL

929 14 LN, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 954-727-0054

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4100895
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in sink with no running water, still frozen, advised to move into walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food stored on floor. Case of bacon on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In bar next to beer cooler
High priority/41-24-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup In tomatoes sauce in pizza cooler. To go cup in bulk sugar bin
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in walk in freezer. Box of limes in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4
mold-like substance on ice bin deflector shield
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tammy expired 4/1/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle at bar
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooler cutting board across from stove top is grooved
Basic/14-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sliced Turkey in standing water in sink being thawed. Employee move to walk in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bread bin.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Fries in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blackened seasoning
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Educated, rewashed in correct sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink
Basic/36-36-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings in sink with no running water, still frozen, advised to move into walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.