Vero Beach, Indian River County

POMODORO PIZZA & GRILL

3055 CARDINAL DR STE 102, Vero Beach, FL 329634901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24504529

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24504526

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. squid (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight. Manager discarded squid Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24504527

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 3/21/26 Manager has ordered new books for employees Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 24504528

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24504530

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

14-86-1

Detail 24092320

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pushed to line thawing fish in walk in cooler. Provided education Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 24092319

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mussels in walk in cooler. Chef moved Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24092318

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of eggs cooling sitting in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23711740

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23711747

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49f - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (54F - Cold Holding) cut tomato 53f cold holding Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23711739

Intermediate - -Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Tags are not in chronological order

31A-11-4

Detail 23711743

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot in cook line hand sink Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23711742

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. Ambient thermometer inside cooler is reading 44f

28-02-4

Detail 23711744

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Drain line dripping into bucket in walk in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 23711745

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on cook line cooler cutting board. Bag was removed Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23711741

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in use to store veal in pizza cooler

23-03-4

Detail 23711738

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on gas stove

29-49-6

Detail 23711746

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23353716

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23353714

Intermediate - 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. 1 new hire. Manager had employee sign during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 23353715

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Eggplant in walk in cooler not dated with date removed from freezer

41-17-4

Detail 23353717

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

14-01-5

Detail 23353713

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in croutons Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 22862503

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22862504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22862505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Time Extended

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22860191

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49F - Cold Holding) grilled chicken 49f cold holding Manager stated that items were put in cooler from walk in 1hour ago. Advised to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22860186

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee is expired

41-17-4

Detail 22860188

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

10-20-4

Detail 22860192

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22860190

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open energy drink in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 22860189

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Condenser unit in walk in cooler is draining into bus tub

25-05-4

Detail 22860187

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage area

29-49-6

Detail 22860193

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make top cooler on cook line and pizza cooler have standing water

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01C-04-4

Detail 22483295

Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Tag was placed with mussels. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22483294

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22483298

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22483297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22483296

Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

02D-01-5

Detail 22483293

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line. Cook added labels Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 21999677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21841819

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw veal 66f for 30 minutes at prep station unattended. Moved to walk in cooler until ready to cook. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21841818

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21841813

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small pot in hand sink at cook line. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21841816

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on site with 5 employees. AMEDEO Manager came in during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21841814

Intermediate - 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. Multiple new and old employees with no illness reporting forms. Warning

01C-07-4

Detail 21841815

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Clams and mussels in same container from different areas. Manager moved to separate containers. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21841820

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 expired SafeStaff certificates and 2 up to date certificates. Approximately 12 employees on site at end of inspection. Manager states other employees are employees less than 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21841812

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21841810

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21841811

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda on prep table. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21841817

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 21370303

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small pot at cook line hand sink. Removed. Sink cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21370310

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees expired on 5/3/2022. Recheck at next inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 21370302

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple glass cleaners. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21370309

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers and cases on floor of walk in cooler. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21370304

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-47-4

Detail 21370306

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelve used for drain board in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 21370308

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or residue. Around walk in cooler gasket.

29-11-4

Detail 21370305

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21370307

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20877460

High Priority - 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. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee dipped/touched cheese while refilling container. Discussed violation with manager. Employee will put on gloves or use utensils to fill cheese. Corrective Action Taken

08A-13-5

Detail 20877458

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in top portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw mussels behind fresh spinach. Moved to separate. Safe storage handout provided. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20877459

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer blade guard. Both cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20877463

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small pot in hand sink at cook line. Removed and sink sanitized. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20877464

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers on walk-in floor. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20877461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters and shelf over reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20877462

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sanitizer set up to 100 ppm chlorine. Cloths placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01C-03-4

Detail 20499902

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02C-03-5

Detail 20499906

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. Heavy cream

22-02-4

Detail 20499907

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

41-17-4

Detail 20499905

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

36-34-5

Detail 20499901

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Next to hood system

14-38-4

Detail 20499900

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 20499899

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water

23-03-4

Detail 20499904

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

42-01-4

Detail 20499903

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.