What do restaurant inspectors look for?
Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of the conditions prevailing in the restaurant at the time of the inspection.
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You can search the database by county or restaurant name.
Restaurant owners in Florida are not required to post restaurant inspection results for guests to see, which is why we provide this information to you each week.
For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations that do not require warnings or administrative action, visit our Indian River County Restaurant Inspections page.
Here is the breakdown of recent health inspections in Indian River County, Florida for the week of August 19-25, 2024. Please note that some more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here.
St. Lucie County: 3 restaurants receive full marks, 7 fail the inspection
Martin County: One restaurant receives full marks, 4 fail the inspection
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Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a snapshot of the conditions that existed at the time of the inspection. On any given day, a facility may have fewer or more violations than were found during the last inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the general, long-term conditions at the facility.
For detailed information about restaurant inspections, please visit our Indian River County Restaurant Inspection website.
Which restaurants in Indian River County have had high priority violations?
777 37 St Ste A100, Vero Beach
Food Inspection Inspection on 19 August
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further inspection but do not pose an immediate threat to the public.
3 violations in total, 2 of which are high priority
- High Priority – – From initial inspection: High Priority – Food displayed not adequately protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on a pegboard at the front counter – From follow-up inspection 07/18/2024: **Time extended** – From follow-up inspection 08/19/2024: **Time extended**
- High Priority – From initial inspection: High Priority – Operating without a license from the Department of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food license from the Department of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain a license application, visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Came in for license inspection. Unable to issue a temporary license as operator must go through a plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating. **Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 7/18/2024: Establishment awaiting licensing due to a plan review. **Time extended** – From the follow-up inspection 19.08.2024: Still cannot issue a license because we are waiting for a plan view **Time extended**
910 Regency Square, Vero Beach
Routine inspection on August 21
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further inspection but do not pose an immediate threat to the public.
32 violations in total, 7 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum concentration. Stop using dishwasher for sanitization and set up manual sanitization until dishwasher is repaired and properly sanitized. Reading 0 ppm. Ran again and still reading 0. **Warning**
- High Priority – Raw pet food over-aged/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. Raw bacon over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected on-site** **Warning**
- High Priority – Ready to eat, time/temperature control for safe food items marked with a date more than 7 days old after opening/preparation. Cooked spaghetti dated 8/8/24 in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded **Warning**
- High Priority – In-shell eggs not stored at an ambient temperature of 7°C or less. Located outside. Manager moved to cold storage **Warning**
- High Priority – Food Safety Stop Sales due to Temperature Abuse and Time/Temperature Control. **Warning**
- High Priority – Time/Temperature Control for Food Safety Held Cold at Over 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream Found at 46 Degrees Fahrenheit. In a small serving cup. Manager threw it away. **Warning**
- High Priority – Time/Temperature control for safe foods, except whole meat roasts, held hot at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast found at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Recommended for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
1620 Bld Village Ln, Vero Beach
Routine inspection on August 22
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further inspection but do not pose an immediate threat to the public.
8 violations in total, 4 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food prep area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flies observed in bar near beer taps. Manager stated there is a drainage issue on the keg system. **Warning**
- High Priority – Raw pet food is left over or not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. Raw bacon over roasted tomatoes in a freezer.
- High Priority – Ready to Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Food Safety marked with a date more than 7 days old after opening/preparation. Homemade potato salad marked 8-12-24. Educated manager. She threw it out. **Corrected on site**
- High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to Togo containers **Corrected on site**
89 Royal Palm Pt, Vero Beach
Routine inspection on August 21
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further inspection but do not pose an immediate threat to the public.
15 violations in total, 2 of which are high priority
- High Priority – Stop selling due to time/temperature control for food safety due to temperature abuse.
- High Priority – Time/Temperature control for safe food, held cold above 41 degrees F. Sausage and eggs at 50f. On duty for 3.5 hours. One split blast chiller. Sliced lettuce 52f. Cooked shrimp 50f. Tomato slices 50f. Shredded cheese 52f. Fish dip 52f, all held cold; pre-made salads (52F – held cold). Operator discarded ***. **Corrective action taken** **Warning**
Which agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is carried out by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for the investigation and control of foodborne disease outbreaks in all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see violations of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
You can read the full story in our restaurant inspection database.
What does all the terminology mean in restaurant inspections in Florida?
Basic violations are considered in terms of best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a certain number of days after receiving the inspection report.
A Administrative complaint is a form of legal action initiated by the department. Inadequate compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeated violations, or the presence of serious circumstances requiring immediate action may result in the department initiating an administrative complaint against the facility. The department’s website states, “Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still be assessed for violations corrected after the warning period has passed.”
A Emergency Ordinance – when a restaurant is closed by the inspector – is based on an imminent threat to the public. In this case, the Director of the Department of Hotels and Restaurants has determined that the establishment must cease operations and any license from the department will be suspended in order to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public.
Following an emergency closure or license revocation, a 24-hour recall inspection will be conducted.
