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, 95 restaurants in Indian River County passed inspection on the first visit, but 23 did not. Two were temporarily shutdown and two had zero violations.

Here’s the breakdown of the most recent restaurant inspections: 

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Shut down restaurants

• Burger King #1208, 1928 U.S. 1, Vero Beach; shut down Feb. 13 and reopened Feb. 14
• Polo Grill, 2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, shut down Feb. 9, still noncompliant after Feb. 11 reinspection; reopened Feb. 11

Most health violations in the last 30 days

• Tspankspanrspan Stespankhouse Sushi, 1335 US 1, Vero Beach, had 26 violations including bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; equipment in poor repair; floor area(s) covered with standing water; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; food stored on floor;  in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; reuse of single-service or single-use articles;  single-service articles improperly stored; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food; live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature;  food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing;  no soap provided at hand wash sink; and required employee training expired for all employees.
• El Rey Mexicspann Restspanurspannt Inc., 901 21^st St., Vero Beach, had 23 violations including accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; cloth used as a food-contact surface; current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; food storage container/container lid cracked or broken; food stored on floor; hole in or other damage to wall;  in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board; no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; plumbing system in disrepair; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; 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; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; 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.
• Ceviche 28, 2199 7^th Ave., Vero Beach, had 23 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting; food stored on floor; ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted; ice scoop handle in contact with ice; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container;  nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust;  old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength;  live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; no soap provided at hand wash sink; and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
• Tspankspanrspan Stespankhouse Sushi, 1335 US 1, Vero Beach, still had 20 violations in callback inspection- extension given, pending, follow-up inspection required.
• Cspansspan Amigos Mexicspann Kitchen LLC, 6200 20^th St., Suite 471/496, Vero Beach, had 19 violations including bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package; floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair; food not stored at least six inches off of the floor; in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; insect control device installed over food preparation area; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; displayed food not properly protected from contamination; employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing;  no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine or wiping cloths; 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.
• Spiro’s Tspanvern, 1555 US 1, Suite 101, Vero Beach, had 16 violations including accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine; bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting; equipment in poor repair; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; container of medicine improperly stored; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food;  raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature;  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; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
• Hurricspanne Grill spannd Wings, 941-943 15^th Pl., Vero Beach, had 15 violations including carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; 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; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; open dumpster lid; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees;  and water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
• Cspanp’s Pizzspan, 725 SW 27^th Ave., Vero Beach, had 15 violations including bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; hole in or other damage to wall; ice buildup in reach-in freezer; no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees;  nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; reach-in cooler shelves with torn reach in gaskets; soiled hood filters; 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 soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices; and no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink.
• New Indispann River Club Inc., 800 Carolina Circle SW, Vero Beach, had 15 violations including ceiling tile missing; ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees;   nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust; raw animal foods not properly separated from ready to eat foods based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; 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;  toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times;  menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and deion of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient;  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 no soap or paper towels at bar hand sink provided at hand wash sink at bar.
• Sespann Ryspann Pub, 2019 14^th Ave., Vero Beach, had 14 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; 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; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; dish machine not sanitizing properly; employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact; employee used cell phone then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; food stored in ice used for drinks; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
• Chef Lin Asispann Buffet, 1850 US 1, Vero Beach, had 14 violations includingcarbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; in-use grill scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; stored food not covered; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name;  employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands;  raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
• Nino’s Corner, 4236 20^th St., Vero Beach, had 14 violations including accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair; clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; wood food-contact surface not properly sealed; live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands; 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; and no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
• Phspantz Chick N Shspanck, 1555 US 1, Ste. 104, Vero Beach, had 14 violations including accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; covered waste receptacle not provided in women’s bathroom; 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;  food stored on floor; light not functioning in hood; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; plumbing system in disrepair; single-service articles improperly stored; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; and no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
• Burger King #1208, 1928 US 1, Vero Beach, had 14 violations including a minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use; clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/ware washing areas or bathroom; floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed; grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; open dumpster lid; plumbing system in disrepair; reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues;  unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises; displayed food not properly protected from contamination; sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains in both restrooms; manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification; and no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
• Wspansspanbi Thspani Sushi, 13409 US 1, Ste. 8A, Sebastian, had 14 violations including ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; food stored on floor; grease receptacle lid open; hole in or other damage to wall; no copy of latest inspection report available; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact; operator unable to provide documentation that aqua cultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed; shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less; 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; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees;  and water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
• Michspanel’s on 7^th, 2217 7^th Ave., Vero Beach, had 13 violations including bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors; bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting; equipment in poor repair; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation; single-service articles improperly stored; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual ware washing; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; and hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
• Polo Grill, 2855 Ocean Dr., Suite A4 and A5, Vero Beach, had 13 violations including accumulation of dead or trapped live roaches in control devices; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; dead roaches on premises; floor area(s) covered with standing water; hole in or other damage to wall; interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris; reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler;  wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; operator unable to provide documentation that aqua cultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed; roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found; clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served; and hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
• Trspanttorispan Dspanrio, 1555 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach, had 13 violations including dumpster rusted out on bottom; ice buildup in reach-in freezer used for plate and glass storage at server station; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust; unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises; water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours; 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; clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment; 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;  hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; no soap provided at hand wash sink; and water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.

No health violations on first inspection

• Latin Melting Pot, 2017 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach
• Historic Dodgertown Quad Concessions, 4601 26^th St., Vero Beach

Did not pass first inspection

• Wendy’s #4617, 1625 US 1, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Armani Cucina, 1920 14^th Ave., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Rack’M, 13527 US 1, Sebastian, warning issued
• R&B Crabshack and Seafood, 4410 38^th Ave., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Sea Oaks Beach Club, 8850 N. A1A, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Nino’s Corner, 4236 20^th St., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Chili’s Restaurant #394, 940 US 1, Vero Beach, warning issued
• The Saussie Pig, 4211 20^th St., Vero Beach, warning issued
• El Rey Mexican Restaurant, 901 21^st St., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Sandy’s Grille, 171 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian, warning issued
• Takara Steakhouse Sushi, 1335 US 1, Vero Beach, warning issued
• The New Indian River Club, 800 Carolina Circle SW, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Michael’s on 7^th, 2217, 7^th Ave, Suite A, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Ceviche 28, 2199 7^th Ave., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Burger King #1208, 1928 US 1, Vero Beach, emergency order recommended
• Wasabi Thai Sushi, 13409 US 1, Suite 8A, Vero Beach, administrative complaint recommended
• Vero Caffa, 3225 Cardinal Dr., Vero Beach, warning issued
• Polo Grill, 2855 Ocean Dr., Suite A4, A5, Vero Beach, emergency order recommended
• Sailfish Brewing Company Vero Beach, 2855 Ocean Dr., Suite B1, Vero Beach, administrative complaint recommended
• Casa Amigo Mexican Kitchen, 6200 20^th St., Suite 471/496, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Burger King #17051, 9100 Sebastian Blvd., CR 512, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Bambuu Asian Eatery, 5135 20^th St., #108, Vero Beach, warning issued
• Panera Bread Store #2794, 5810 20^th St., Vero Beach, warning issued

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.