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ZAFEM CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

2190 45 STREET 105 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32967

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3590098
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10863532
DBPR license4105431

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/2025. License was renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 67 cold holding. On cooks line. In service for 1 hour. Advised to move to cooler. Or add to time plan **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired in march **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler drain line is dripping into container

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler has various cooked items with no lid or coverings. Operator added coverings **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Roof mounted AC unit is dripping from ceiling onto floor. Isolated to one area of kitchen away from prep tables or equipment. AC technician arrived during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.