Vero Beach, Indian River County

STATION 49

1802 OLD DIXIE HWY, Vero Beach, FL 32960-3661

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Feb 26, 2024
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22671799

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced meatballs found at 43F-50f, found above chill line. Advised manager to add more ice

02C-03-5

Detail 22671797

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 in small cooler

31B-02-4

Detail 22671798

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dish machine Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22671793

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

14-11-5

Detail 22671796

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler. Manager stated they are waiting on part to repair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22671794

Basic - Food stored on floor canola oil. Next to fryers Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22671795

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

36-27-5

Detail 22671800

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall Behind dish machine. 2. Wall and floors next to stove top Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22421711

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 81 in service for over 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22421717

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22421716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

12B-02-4

Detail 22421712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating a banana on cooks lime. Educated manager - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22421718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22421715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks used to clean placemats heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22421713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. 2. Floor under stove and fryer heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22421714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Whipped ricotta - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 22401974

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored over prep table. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22401980

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" sanitizer bucket was replaced, now reading 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22401976

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine contaminated by water possibly backing up Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22401989

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 81° in service for over 4 hours

31A-09-4

Detail 22401975

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crates and bus tub in front of sink next to dishwasher Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22401977

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next stove Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22401978

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. Emailed a copy Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22401985

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 22401984

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-02-4

Detail 22401982

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating a banana on cooks lime. Educated manager

14-38-4

Detail 22401983

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Corrected On-Site

08B-31-4

Detail 22401986

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Ice machine is filled with water and ice Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22401988

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil

10-01-5

Detail 22401981

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

23-03-4

Detail 22401979

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks used to clean placemats heavy soiled

36-27-5

Detail 22401987

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher. 2. Floor under stove and fryer heavily soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 22401990

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Whipped ricotta

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 22012249

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated manager

01B-13-4

Detail 22012252

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Open spices have grease dripping on them

01B-02-5

Detail 22012258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes found at 64°, in service more than 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 22012255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 64° cold holding

22-02-4

Detail 22012261

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spice holder rack

31A-09-4

Detail 22012257

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink next to dishwasher Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22012253

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish washer sink 2. No paper towels at sink

12B-07-4

Detail 22012254

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

40-06-5

Detail 22012251

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

13-07-4

Detail 22012260

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets and multiple rings being worn

14-23-4

Detail 22012248

Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Spice rack next to stove

08B-36-4

Detail 22012256

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping grease.

23-03-4

Detail 22012259

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

29-49-6

Detail 22012250

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make cooler

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 21344332

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat being used for sanitizer buckets with no test strips - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21344331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine insulation is exposed - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21344333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms 2. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21344334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21341790

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21341788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21341789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs found at 114°. Chef states placed in warmer 30 minutes ago. Advised rapid reheat Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21341783

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat being used for sanitizer buckets with no test strips

53A-05-6

Detail 21341791

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/ Manager Kevin showed up Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21341784

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

14-11-5

Detail 21341787

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine insulation is exposed

31B-04-4

Detail 21341785

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms 2. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher

36-02-5

Detail 21341786

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21154836

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. Sanitizer reading"0". Manager changed bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 21154832

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in dish area.

50-17-2

Detail 21154826

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21154830

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to linguine Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21154829

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in rear has mold like build up

31B-03-4

Detail 21154834

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to stove

02C-02-5

Detail 21154833

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made 3 days ago

14-09-4

Detail 21154831

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21154824

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep rack

13-03-4

Detail 21154827

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21154837

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under stove and fryers

08B-38-4

Detail 21154825

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil on floor

23-03-4

Detail 21154828

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

16-46-4

Detail 21154835

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 21154823

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

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20675816

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. Set up 3rd bin to sanitize items washed.

02C-01-5

Detail 20675820

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded Chicken in reach in cooler not dated. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20675818

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips on site have been exposed. Advised to replace.

31B-05-4

Detail 20675822

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter.

23-24-4

Detail 20675819

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.hood and hood filters heavily soiled.

14-11-4

Detail 20675815

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20675817

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

08B-17-4

Detail 20675821

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacadoes with stickers in place.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 20318922

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long boards at prep station.

12B-07-4

Detail 20318921

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of Gatorade on prep cooler.

14-11-4

Detail 20318923

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer with pitted metal and rusty jagged edges.