CITRON BISTRO
6260 N A1A · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. Rinse aid was in place of sanitizer. Employee swapped out for sanitizer. Primed and rechecked. Still reading 0ppm **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made Bread pudding dated 8/12. Chef threw away **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 1 new employee
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. 1 employee
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs and in outdoor storage
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front coffe cooler
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw chicken In outdoor walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:54 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.