Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every few weeks, we provide that information for you.

Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

Last Month: Indispann River County restspanurspannt inspections

St. Lucie County restspanurspannt inspections: 4 espanteries top ‘most violspantions’ list

Mspanrtin County restspanurspannt inspections: 7 espanteries top ‘most violspantions’ list

In the last 30 days, 69 passed inspection at the first visit. Thirteen restaurants did not pass the first inspection at first visit. One passed with no violations

No violations

Uncle Louis G Treasure Coast Concessions mobile food truck, 239 Barbosa St., Sebastian

Did not pass first inspection

Sean Ryan Pub, 2019 14th Ave., Vero Beach

Wood N Spoon, 2015 9th St. SW, Vero Beach

Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, 2150 58th Ave., Vero Beach

Taco Mobil, 825 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian

American Golf Club, 100 Woodland Drive, Vero Beach

Quail Valley, 1 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach

River Twist, 717 17th St., Vero Beach

Armani’s Cucina, 1920 14th Ave., Vero Beach

McDonald’s, 9495 108th Ave., Vero Beach

Filthy’s Fine Cocktails and Beer, 1238 16th St., Vero Beach

The Italian Kitchen, 2121 14th Ave., Vero Beach

Spiro’s Taverna, 1555 U.S. 1, Vero Beach

Citron Bistro, 6260 N. State Road A1A, Vero Beach

Most violations in the last 30 days

Fujiyspanmspan Jspanpspannese Stespankhouse, 5959 20th St., Vero Beach. Cited for 18 violations. They include: accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices; bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; ice scoop handle in contact with ice; in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; insect control device installed over food preparation area; no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit;  non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust;  single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination; wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; hot water takes too long to reach hand wash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands;  raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit;  no soap provided at hand wash sink; no written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Chef Lin Asispann Buffet, 1850 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Cited for 16 violations. They include:  carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; food stored on floor;  no hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; single-service articles improperly stored on floor in shed; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; raw animal food  stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food;  time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; no written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Spiro’s Tspanvernspan, 1555 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Cited for 16 violations. They include: accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured;  clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner;  employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; equipment in poor repair; food stored on floor;  in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses;  interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris; interior of ice machine dirty;  standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom; wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; dented/rusted cans present;  raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food;  certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

Michspanel’s on 7th,  2217 7th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations. They include: accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin;  bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors;  bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food;  carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food;  single-service articles improperly stored;  unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food;  container of medicine improperly stored; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days after opening/preparation; toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Phspantz Chick N Shspanck, 1555 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. ited for 15 violations including current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed; dead roaches on premises; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; food storage container/container lid cracked or broken; food stored on floor; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food;  wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together;  working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; employee used cell phone then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; and commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Post &spanmp; Vine, 1919 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations. They include: clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored;  in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers;  single-service articles improperly stored; unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food;  live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine or wiping cloths; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Dspanvilspan’s Pizzspan, 8418 20th St., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations. They include: employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; food stored on floor; single-service articles improperly stored;  standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; displayed food not properly protected from contamination; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food;  food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; no written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food;  and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

Sespann Ryspann Pub, 2019 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 13 violations. They include: accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; equipment in poor repair; food stored on floor; in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner;  stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Read complete reports

The Floridspan Depspanrtment of Business spannd Professionspanl Regulspantion’s Division of Hotels spannd Restspanurspannts conducts more than 48,000 inspections a year using a three-tier system for food safety and sanitation inspections. 

The three-tiered system includes high priority violations, which indicate a direct concern related to possible food-borne illness; intermediate violations, which reference an incident that could contribute to a food-borne illness if not corrected; and basic violations, which identify good retail practices.

To read the complete reports, or check on your favorite restaurant, go to https://dspantspan.tcpspanlm.com/restspanurspannt-inspections/indispann-river/ which is updated daily and is searchable by restaurant name.

Report a food service complaint

Contact the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 or access the Division of Hotels and Restaurants online complspanint form at MyFloridaLicense.com. You can also complete span complspanint form and mail it to the division.