WALDO'S
3150 OCEAN DR · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
35A-02-8High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 2 in bar **Warning**
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**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings observed in storage room on shelf behind panko bread crumbs **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wiped face without changing gloves or washing hands
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice bin for drinks at bar. Drain line for soda gun draining into ice bin
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 57f. Cut tomatoes 57f cold holding. In service for 3 hrs in ice bath.2nd temp 45f. Salad reach in- Sour cream 48f. Salsa 45f cold holding. Temperatures elevated due to hot kitchen and doors open Egg wash 52f cold holding. For 3 hours. Operator added more ice. Now 41f. Reach in- diced tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding) raw shrimp 53f. Mahi 54f. Shrimp 60f. Haddock 56f. Haddock 66f. Cold holding. Calamari 54f. Scallops 61f. Cold holding. Pico de gallo 51f cold holding. chicken 46f cold holding. Cooked pasta 49f cold holding. Cheese 49f. In cooler over 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 120f. Gravy 120f hot holding. Mashed 130f hot holding. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 16
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-74-7Basic – 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. 2 reach in coolers on cook line. Ambient 46f
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Soda line draining into ice bin at bar
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line reach in **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hot water room has accumulation of debris. Small closet next to cook line. Back break room
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room. Soda boxes not 6"
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Rotted wood in liquor room. Hole in decorative wall in dining room
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Mashed potatoes scoop
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside server area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan coils have dust in salad reach in. Hood filters
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of prep table
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine, soda dispenser and on ceilings on cooks line. Mold like substance above tea urns in break room and in dining room
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:05 AM.
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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.