Vero Beach, Indian River County

CATERING BY ELIZABETH KENNEDY

486 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 329605454

FoodCatering
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Jan 22, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 24317615

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half in walk in cooler. Employee added date Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24317617

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler have old labels and not date marked properly. Provided education to manager Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 24317614

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

10-01-5

Detail 24317620

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24317618

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on bulk bin soiled with old food debris, employee moved to wash Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 24317621

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-20-4

Detail 24317616

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Above stove

14-06-4

Detail 24317619

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves used to stored clean plates and dishware

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23903200

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23903197

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23903198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23903199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 23895870

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23895879

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator paid and renewed Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23895878

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23895875

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar mix 54 F Curry sauce 54 F Spaghetti 54. F Beef 55f Cooked mushrooms 55 f Butter 54 f Beef in tomato sauce 53f. Queso 53 f Tomato sauce 53f Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23895871

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris

02C-02-5

Detail 23895873

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in

14-74-7

Detail 23895872

Basic - 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. Walk in is ambient 55f Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23895874

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to hot water heater

08B-38-4

Detail 23895876

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 23895877

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 23563374

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining container of sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler

08A-08-5

Detail 23563373

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and ready to eat lobster meat in same pan in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23563375

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pasta, cooked meat in red sauce, cooked chicken need date marks. - piccata sauce in walk in cooler date marked 2/2. Today is 2/17. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23563378

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table

14-69-4

Detail 23563377

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Door is not able to shut due to build up

16-46-4

Detail 23563372

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic containers Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23563376

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23143361

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef

08B-38-4

Detail 23143360

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes In walk in freezer Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23143359

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22666227

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

16-21-4

Detail 22666226

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22666228

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22480926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22480927

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22480925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22480928

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 22331254

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Elizabeth expired. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22331249

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22331253

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22331250

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22331252

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in front of walk-in next to store. Operator cleaned up during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22331251

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22331247

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup and powdered sugar. Multiple items in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22331248

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled Warning

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21793457

High 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 "0". Primed 3 times. Operator set up triple sink

08A-05-6

Detail 21793462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked potatoes Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21793458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21793460

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

02C-02-5

Detail 21793464

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream sauce. Chef threw away Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21793463

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21793465

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear double door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21793461

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil and containers in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21793459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21197267

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21197264

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

02D-02-4

Detail 21197265

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.

02C-02-5

Detail 21197262

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk-in cooler

32-04-4

Detail 21197266

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Staff men's room

35B-01-4

Detail 21197261

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 21197263

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soup in walk-in cooler, multiple items in freezer

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 20844976

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of clam juice dented

22-02-4

Detail 20844974

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade dirty

41-17-4

Detail 20844977

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20844972

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of cooked chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20844975

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20844973

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of triple sink Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20530147

High 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. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm. Advised to set up 3 bay to sanitize dishes.

36-34-5

Detail 20530145

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

40-06-5

Detail 20530146

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and wallet on prep table. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20530141

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch on wrist. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 20530142

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Terrazzo floor in front of ware washing area in poor repair. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20530143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holders moderately soiled

16-46-4

Detail 20530144

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation