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VERO’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

2019 14 AVE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3774058
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13903849
DBPR license4105346

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stocked in cooler 2 hours ago . Burgers 51. Tomatoes 52f. Cut cabbage 52f. Chicken tenders 48f Cold Holding. Corned beef 47f Cold Holding. Fryer cooler- chicken wings 55f. Raw fish 56f. Raw shrimp 49f Cold Holding. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide stored next to to go containers on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area hand sink Used to store dishes. Bar hand sink used as dump sick evidenced by ice in sink. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Hand sink pvc pipe leaking in back prep area

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Floor drain under dish machine. Operator has hood filters scheduled for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fryer cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine. Floors soiled along wall next to walk in cooler

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.