Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AMERICAN GRILL & BAR

710 SOUTH US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32962

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 6, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3185309
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7898059
DBPR license4105371

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 6, 2022
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 12, 2022
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Grey poupon moldly on container, heavy cream in reach in cooler with mold **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish washing area 2 live by clean dishes in server area 1 live near dessert toppings 1 live near garbage can 1 under cooler in front 1 live near bulk ketchup 1 near cutting board 3 live near gloves 1 live on floor in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly landed on pork while prepping. Employee discarded. Moldy half and half, moldy grey poupon **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork 45f cold holding , cheese sliced 45f cold holding , meatballs 44f cold holding , tuna 45f cold holding , pork 45f cold holding , cheese sliced 45f cold holding , meatballs 44f cold holding , tuna 45f cold holding , Manager states food has been in cooler less than 3 hours advised rapid chill **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of cup with scoop **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cornbeef **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In server area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two near clean dishes 2 near condiments 1 near dishwashing area 1 near front cooler 1 dead under gloves 1 dead in soufflé cups 1 in storage area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In outside bar area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In banquet area, kitchen area, **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in server area **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used dough presser . **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under and around Equipment on cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Server area cooler **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools on table and containers are stored above and below **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice cream machine and racks and shelf's near dry storage area **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and whole lettuce over pies and pasta **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.