Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SWEET DESIRES ESPRESSO BAR

670 21 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3744324
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782826
DBPR license4105445

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority6 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 6

#2Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin has build up **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store dirty dishes. Dish cart stored in front of hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to get sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TCS sandwiches being displayed at front counter. Printed form. Operator began to fill out **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate53B-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. 2 female bakers here for 2-3 months

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink has build up in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.