Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PHATZ CHICK N SHACK

1555 US HWY 1 STE 104 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3716891
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755384
DBPR license4105167

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 18, 2026 11:24 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 19, 2026 11:10 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked pork in glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 droppings observed on top of dish machine. 6 droppings observed on food storage shelf. 15 droppings on floor under soda bag storage. 3 on top of hot water heater. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority01B-02-5

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

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 48f Cut cabbage 51f Cold holding. in walk in cooler overnight **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came in **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing above office. Hole in ceiling tiles above dry storage and hot water heater

#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping into pan in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand sink on cooks line

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of Sauce packets on floor at bar

#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cook line low boy cooler door

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. Both Restrooms **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.