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WALDO'S

3150 OCEAN DR · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573788
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10736383
DBPR license4100045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#6High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – 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.

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Heavily Dented canned tomatoes. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over over fish dip in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in prep room behind support beam. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under storage rack in back room near walk in **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease under equipment on cooks line

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -gasket on cook line reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.