WALDO'S
3150 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.231.7031
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in prep room behind support beam.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $780
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019041744 | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $300 |
| 4--2018011149 | Jan 23, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | $280 |
| 4--2015006852 | Dec 10, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line reach in
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers
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Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room. Soda boxes not 6"
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rotted wood in liquor room. Hole in decorative wall in dining room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan coils have dust in salad reach in. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
Standing water in bottom of prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine, soda dispenser and on ceilings on cooks line. Mold like substance above tea urns in break room and in dining room
Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 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
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings observed in storage room on shelf behind panko bread crumbs
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line reach in
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room. Soda boxes not 6"
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rotted wood in liquor room. Hole in decorative wall in dining room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan coils have dust in salad reach in. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
Standing water in bottom of prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine, soda dispenser and on ceilings on cooks line. Mold like substance above tea urns in break room and in dining room
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 2 in bar
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
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings observed in storage room on shelf behind panko bread crumbs
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wiped face without changing gloves or washing hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice bin for drinks at bar. Drain line for soda gun draining into ice bin
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. Cut lettuce 57f. Cut tomatoes 57f cold holding. In service for 3 hrs in ice bath.2nd temp 45f. Salad reach in- Sour cream 48f. Salsa 45f cold holding. Temperatures elevated due to hot kitchen and doors open Egg wash 52f cold holding. For 3 hours. Operator added more ice. Now 41f. Reach in- diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) raw shrimp 53f. Mahi 54f. Shrimp 60f. Haddock 56f. Haddock 66f. Cold holding. Calamari 54f. Scallops 61f. Cold holding. Pico de gallo 51f cold holding. chicken 46f cold holding. Cooked pasta 49f cold holding. Cheese 49f. In cooler over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 120f. Gravy 120f hot holding. Mashed 130f hot holding.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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.
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. 2 reach in coolers on cook line. Ambient 46f
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Soda line draining into ice bin at bar
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line reach in
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hot water room has accumulation of debris. Small closet next to cook line. Back break room
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room. Soda boxes not 6"
Hole in or other damage to wall. Rotted wood in liquor room. Hole in decorative wall in dining room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Mashed potatoes scoop
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan coils have dust in salad reach in. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
Standing water in bottom of prep table
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine, soda dispenser and on ceilings on cooks line. Mold like substance above tea urns in break room and in dining room
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm. Primed and still reading 0ppm. Manager called ecolab. Ecolab is on this street and states they will be here next
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw fish in cook line drawers
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Blade was moved to 3 bay sink
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. Sign was printed and posted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad made two days ago, chef added stickers
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish on cooks line, fish is still frozen. Employee removed
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handle on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station outside. Emailed sign to manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomato on expo line at 67f above chill line. Chef added more ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at outside service area soiled. Yellow cutting board stained in black substance
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and mahi in walk in cooler still frozen. Manager added slits
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers stacked wet
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside service area
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce being cut prior to washing. Educated kitchen manager
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in black mold like substance above bulk flour container. Dining room corner has black mold like substance on wall and air vent
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on reach in cooler used to repair handle
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer. Daiquiri mix in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease and dust. Fans in walk in coolers are covered in dust
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Machine is not priming sanitizer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/25. Renewed during inspection. License is now current
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, chocolate cake, pecan pie in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes and lettuce 46f. In service for 15 mins in ice bath at expo. Manager added more ice. Walk in cooler - Pecan pie 47f Chocolate cake 47f. Butter 47f In cooler overnight
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk 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. Outdoor walk in cooler ambient 48f
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on reach in cooler used to repair handle
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer. Daiquiri mix in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled in grease and dust. Fans in walk in coolers are covered in dust
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Using unapproved disinfectant. Educated operator. Has quat sanitizer on site. Advised to use that.
Heavily Dented canned tomatoes. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over over fish dip in reach in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in prep room behind support beam.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash in ice bath found at 40-44f. Advised to add more ice to surround container
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/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and tuna in walk in cooler,partially frozen. Chef slit packages
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under storage rack in back room near walk in
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease under equipment on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -gasket on cook line reach in cooler
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Manager renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw haddock over lettuce.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mahi
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce in ice bath at 49f in service for 1 hour. Advised rapid chill. Pasta salad 58 Tomato 48 In cooler overnight
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar and servers station outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled, gaskets on cook line coolers.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 #10 cans jalapeños
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna walk in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Orange juice caddy was in ice, moved into proper location, no stop sale issued
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Advised manager and moved to the proper place
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings found at 46° in cooler 4.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings found at 46°
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser, advised manager and soap was refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag in box soda in dry storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing salads without hair restraint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door off kitchen as gap.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid broken on flour container in dry storage, manager ordered new container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at bar hand wash sink
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen salsa sitting out on table still frozen, advised manager and was moved to cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on flour container
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.