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390 21ST ST STE 104 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3735777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774270
DBPR license4105219

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw tuna over fries in reach in freezer. Raw scallops over biscuits. Provided education

#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter next to grill, in service for 40 minutes. Manager added time stamp **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in bar. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Briana

Basic 6

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In front of walk in cooler

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Teriyaki sauce in dry storage

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88f. Moved to grill **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler walls have buildup

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.