THE LEMON TREE
3125 OCEAN DR · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi in ROP
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef hash 49 Ham 51 Cheese 49 cold holding. In service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes for omelette in steam well being hot held at 117f. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager is unable to locate binder with certificates **Warning**
Basic 5
06-09-1Basic – 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 walk in cooler thawed
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean containers on drying rack
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease on floor under fryers
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Ketchup and water bottles on floor in dry storage
24-05-4Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.