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.
In the last few weeks, 47 passed inspection at the first visit. Five restaurants did not pass the first inspection at first visit.
Shutdown
La Casa de las Pupusas, 69 N. Willow St., Fellsmere. Closed Jan. 11 (Live roaches; Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit); reopened Jan. 12.
Did not pass first inspection
South Beach Pizzeria, 1621 Ocean Dr., Vero BeachBig Boys Jamaican Restaurant, 774 S. US 1, Vero BeachEva’s Polish Kitchen, 40 43rd Ave., Vero BeachRegency Park of Vero Beach, 910 Regency SquareLa Casa de las Pupusas, 69 N. Willow St., Fellsmere
Most violations last 30 days
South Bespanch Pizzerispan, 1621 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. Cited for 17 violations including: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on shelves, under pre tables, at back shelve area; clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; no copy of latest inspection report available; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; storage area not maintained clean and organized; wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; and 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.
JD’s Corner Diner, 13600 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Cited for 17 violations including: Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors; ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; food not stored at least six inches off of the floor; grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing; reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands; employee washed hands with no soap; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; customers enter establishment through kitchen; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; 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; and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Dspanvilspan’s Pizzspan, 8418 20th St., Vero Beach. Cited for 16 violations including: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; food not stored at least six inches off of the floor; interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation; no hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment; ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover; single-service articles improperly stored; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago; 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; 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.
Cobspanlt, 3500 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. Cited for 16 violations including: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored; employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; no copy of latest inspection report available; no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; slicer blade guard and mixer head soiled with food debris; wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean; employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; food-contact surface soiled with food debris; no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dish machine; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; and 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.
Vero Prime, 2023 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations including: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment shelves; 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; employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or ware washing area missing end caps; nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance; plumbing system in disrepair; wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; food-contact surface; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Regency Pspanrk of Vero Bespanch, 910 Regency Square, Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations including: Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; ice buildup in reach-in freezer; no copy of latest inspection report available; reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneeze guards or other proper protection from contamination; vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; food-contact surface soiled with food debris; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees; and 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.
Di Mspanre Restspanurspannt (Chez Frenchie’s), 1517 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations including: Dumpster side is in disrepair with half of side missing/damaged; food storage container/container lid cracked or broken; garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster; light shield damaged/in disrepair; light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or ware washing area missing end caps and cracked; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust; time/ temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment; food-contact surface soiled with food debris; hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; 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; proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees; raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Read complete reports
The Floridspan Depspanrtment of Business spannd Professionspanl Regulspantion’s Division of Hotels spannd Restspanurspanntsconducts more than 48,000 inspections a year using span 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.