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710 S US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32962

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3591044
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870119
DBPR license4105371

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut romaine (55F – Cold Holding); seaweed salad (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); corn (48F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F – Cold Holding); cooked elbow pasta (47F – Cold Holding); peppers and onions (53F – Cold Holding); chicken quarters (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at inside bar are being used as dump sinks evidenced by strainers with ice

#9Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler across from grill Ambient 48f

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cooler is torn

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on condenser walk-in beer cooler

#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle at Hand sink on expo line is not secure

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.