VERO PRIME
2023 14 AVE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.226.5254
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017000600 | Nov 18, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes in walk in
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham in ROP dated 2/14
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Ice shield on ice bin
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles under hand sink in back area and near dishwashing machine
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill have heavy build up
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ham dated 2/14.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple Items sitting out thawing. Advised to move under running water
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Meat in reach in freezer. Chef states it was sealed today and will be removed from packaging today
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese observed at 64f above the chill line. Chef moved to rapid chill. seafood base (49F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49F - Cold Holding); fish stock (49F - Cold Holding)operator states they received delivery 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill items
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster base observed at 103f. Advised to reheat
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage bin in sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare needs asterisk
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Meat in reach in freezer. Chef states it was sealed today and will be removed from packaging today
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is cooking with ROP and sous vide machine
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing with bagged and non bagged garbage. Dumpster is in a shared plaza
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water and protein shake in cooler. Other employee food not segregated. Manager removed
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -Ice bin lid is in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Reach in cooler Cooked penne 56 Angel hair 53 Fettecuune 54 Manager stated in cooler overnight
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. Reach in cooler. Produce cooler. Ambient temperature 49f
Equipment in poor repair. -Ice bin lid is in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over grill
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Chicken in walk in cooler. Beef and chicken sausage in reach in freezer. Manager stated that items were placed in bags 2 days ago. Advised operator to remove from packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Chicken in walk in. Chef opened bags. Chicken sausage
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 rechecked, still reading 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp found at 54°. Chef stated they were prepped an hour ago. Advised rapid chill
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Can opener blade soiled with old food residue 2. Soda gun at bar soiled with black like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -can opener blade left over food debris -server cooler left over cheese
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare served raw no asterisk, operator added asterisk to menus
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Server hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemicals in silver spray bottle at bar
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), calling dishwasher repair man to check on lines. Not in use ran just when I asked to run it. Ecolab on the way, operator setting up triple sink for use until ecolab arrives
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw steak in standing water, operator turned water back on
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour
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.