WHAT A TAVERN
58 ROYAL PALM POINTE, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 5129705538
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator has tried to renew online. They stated they have paid and were able to show me a receipt.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019023387 | Mar 21, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. burger soup (109F - Cooling) 1.5 hours 2nd temperature 98f at 2 hours
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket. Bucket was removed
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over veggies
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over bread in reach in freezer
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. 1 new hire. Emailed form to manager. Employee signed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in dry storage
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Operator has tried to renew online. They stated they have paid and were able to show me a receipt.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 2/14/24 for all employees
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under hood system
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer
SS improperly stored. To go containers on floor
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket reading 200+++ chlorine. Bucket remade now reading 100ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both walk-in cooler thermometers not working
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white chest freezer dirty
Sandwich press has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of take out containers on floor
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.