WILKE'S FOURTEEN BONES
1500 US 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 · (772)770-5646
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at front counter under bar top. Manager was able to kill. 1 dead under microwave at expo line 1 dead at soda box station on floor
★ 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--2025069194 | Jul 23, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over whole intact beef brisket in walk in. Manager moved
Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. Microwave was cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at front counter. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (46-49F - Cold Holding) Above chill line for 1 hour. Moved to chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside Hand sink needs paper towels and soap and hand washing sign
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Take out menu. Operator will reprint menu with consumer advisory
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris under microwave
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce over ranch in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook at front counter rubbed nose multiple times and then handled spatula utensils to tend to items on grill without washing hands. Educated manager
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator is actively trying to renew license over phone. Operator renewed during inspection
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at front counter under bar top. Manager was able to kill. 1 dead under microwave at expo line 1 dead at soda box station on floor
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shed ice deflector shield
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up up on hoods and equipment at front counter. Food buildup bulk bin lids in dry storage
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in shed
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran digital thermometer through machine twice, reading 136f. Manager called eco lab during inspection, technician will be out today. Manager set up 3 bay sink with sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over cooked ribs in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Black pepper on floor in shed
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Expo cooler door at front counter has exposed insulation
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose outside
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. Marie
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on grill drawers is torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on grill and gasket on cooler drawer
Stored food not covered. Ribs on speed cart in walk in cooler
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated it was restocked after lunch, approximately 1 hour ago. Advised rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken and ribs in alto sham found at 117F. Advised rapid reheat.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn flakes. Manager removed
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 in ROP still frozen
Stored food not covered. Brunswick stew in walk in cooler.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef handled toast with bare hand, threw away and washed hands
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Insulation showing in expo reach in cooler. 2 gasket torn on salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside dry goods storage shed
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Ice machine in shed dirty
Stored food not covered. Brisket trimmings in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut lettuce
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.