Vero Beach, Indian River County

RIO COCO CAFE

1412 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 12, 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.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24366938

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding) Above the chill line for approximately 1 hour. Moved to bottom of cooler to rapid chill. Advised to keep in bottom portion of cooler to maintain at 41f. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 23997533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23989057

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ginger veggie soup (46F - Cooling) overnight

01B-02-5

Detail 23989055

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23989059

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1-Butter 44f. Cold holding.; broccoli cheese soup (44F - Cold Holding) In cooler #2. Raw shelled eggs ambient 73 Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23989056

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. #1- ambient 44F #2- ambient 73f.

50-09-4

Detail 23989058

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

05-09-4

Detail 23989054

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In tall stainless steel cooler

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 23619236

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in black reach in made Saturday.

10-01-5

Detail 23619235

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

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-01-5

Detail 23158898

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs in reach in cooler date marked 9-10. Asian slaw marked 9/3. Today is 9/19. Repeat Violation

01B-24-5

Detail 23158897

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23158899

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 22659764

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Asian coleslaw marked 2/10, today is 2/21. Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 22659760

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22659762

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/

41-17-4

Detail 22659759

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant not labeled

14-01-5

Detail 22659763

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22659761

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Drink holders stored on floor in back storage

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22351784

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in white upright

02C-01-5

Detail 22351787

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Asian slaw marked 9/27 and today is 10/10

01B-24-5

Detail 22351789

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Asian slaw marked 9/27 and today is 10/10

08B-49-4

Detail 22351785

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside black refrigerator

25-05-4

Detail 22351786

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clear plastic cups stored on floor Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22351790

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Staff said grease trap may need to be cleaned out

21-12-4

Detail 22351788

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

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21857353

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty trays in kitchen sink Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21857349

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/ Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21857347

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. Printed a copy and explained what they need to do

50-09-4

Detail 21857354

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21857351

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 Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21857352

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Unwrapped plastic spoons and forks not inverted Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21857348

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups and paper towels stored on floor Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21857350

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper mix in dredge not labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 21238943

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer reading 20+++. Advised to remake sanitizer, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21238935

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21238942

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 70° in cooler overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 21238939

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice found at 70° in cooler overnight

53A-05-6

Detail 21238941

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 21238937

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

50-09-4

Detail 21238944

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

06-01-5

Detail 21238936

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing steak in standing water. Still frozen. Educated on proper thawing procedures. Moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 21238940

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

21-12-4

Detail 21238938

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 20761883

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On-Site

08B-15-4

Detail 20761884

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front counter. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20761885

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

21-12-4

Detail 20761882

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths on counter at front coffee area.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 20486274

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: tests taken this past weekend, waiting for results. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20486273

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 2021-09-07: test were taken this past week. Waiting for results. Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20327914

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above breads in freezer

31A-09-4

Detail 20327919

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen in prep area.

31A-11-4

Detail 20327913

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware in sink at baristas area.

53A-05-6

Detail 20327917

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/

53B-13-5

Detail 20327915

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.

40-06-5

Detail 20327916

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

06-01-5

Detail 20327918

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in hand wash sink in mid kitchen prep area.