PHATZ CHICK N SHACK
1555 US HWY 1 STE 104 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
35A-04-4High 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**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing above office. Hole in ceiling tiles above dry storage and hot water heater
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping into pan in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand sink on cooks line
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of Sauce packets on floor at bar
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cook line low boy cooler door
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. Both Restrooms **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:17 PM.
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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.