CITRUS GRILLHOUSE
1050 EASTER LILLY LANE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mash potatoes cooling over night 54F
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. Bar dishwasher machine 0 ppm **Warning**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Now reading 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes 46F cold holding in cooler over night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes 46F cold hold pantry cooler blue cheese cooked shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); cooked beets (46F – Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (45F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey 1 hour ago (56F – Cooling); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding) goat cheese 46F Grill cooler ; sliced cheese (56F – Cold Holding); mash potatoes (54F – cooling); chicken salad (56F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (55F – Cold Holding); avocado cream (55F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For orange hose.
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. For Steve. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
05-04-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
08B-37-4Basic – Chest freezer stored in a prohibited area. Needs to remain locked at all times.
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. Doors on grill cooler doesn't close tightly due to broken hinges. Pantry cooler coils are heavily soiled with dust.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple cup
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cook line
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.