Vero Beach, Indian River County

COUNTRYSIDE FAMILY FARMS / EL SID TAQUERIA

3300 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach, FL 32963

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / 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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24462707

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice observed at 51f. Sitting above chill line for 30 minutes. Manager moved to cooler to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24462711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris. Employee moved to clean Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 24462708

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 24462710

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

14-01-5

Detail 24462709

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

36-27-5

Detail 24462712

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust buildup on wall near ice cream machines

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-15-5

Detail 24041660

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (117F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table 1 hour. Advised to reheat Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 24041662

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.

23-03-4

Detail 24041661

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on wall/shelf above flat top and between grill. Gaskets on produce cooler

21-12-4

Detail 24041659

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

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-62-4

Detail 23804924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23804925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23804923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23678430

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger being stored on baking sheet with empanadas and above cooked ground beef Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23678434

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. 2 new hires. Operator had form and employees signed Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23678433

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is utilizing ROP for smoked sausage and smoked pork butt Warning

36-62-4

Detail 23678435

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood

23-03-4

Detail 23678431

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan

29-11-4

Detail 23678432

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23310076

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef with cut limes Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23310081

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and pickled onions found at 56f. Sitting above the ice. Manager added more ice Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23310079

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

41-17-4

Detail 23310077

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

14-09-4

Detail 23310078

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

05-09-4

Detail 23310080

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In frozen drink cooler

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22786727

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over shredded cheese in cook line cooler drawers

22-02-4

Detail 22786729

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

41-17-4

Detail 22786728

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical on cooks line in spray bottle Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22786734

Basic - 1.Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Interior of reach in coolers soiled with food debris

40-06-5

Detail 22786735

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22786732

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cook line drawer cooler

36-01-4

Detail 22786726

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment throughout kitchen and under front POS system

22-08-4

Detail 22786731

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled heavily

31B-04-4

Detail 22786733

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter sink

25-02-4

Detail 22786730

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at frozen drink mix counter

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22465575

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

41-17-4

Detail 22465580

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

06-09-1

Detail 22465579

Basic - 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. Manager added slits to packaging, fish was partially frozen. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22465583

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out during inspection Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22465576

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

24-08-4

Detail 22465577

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

21-04-4

Detail 22465581

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22465578

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill

02D-01-5

Detail 22465582

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

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 21939439

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wiping knife to cut food with a soiled dry cloth. Employee cleaned and sanitized knife. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21939436

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade, cutting boards.

31A-09-4

Detail 21939441

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container on hand sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21939437

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter. Scoop in hand sink at kitchen.

11-26-1

Detail 21939438

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. Provided form for newer employees and dishwasher.

27-16-4

Detail 21939445

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At restroom.

14-01-5

Detail 21939442

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in rice.

13-03-4

Detail 21939440

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping guacamole.

36-73-4

Detail 21939444

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At kitchen cook line area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21939443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip warmer. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21939435

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

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

22-43-4

Detail 21533295

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia is 0 ppm with dishes being washed. New quaternary ammonia set up to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21533298

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces/condiment bottles. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21533296

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at back door with no mushroom valve.

31A-09-4

Detail 21533301

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fans. Removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21533292

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of chip warmers, microwave, oven and warmer exterior.

13-04-4

Detail 21533300

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21533299

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food build up under cook line equipment.

35B-02-4

Detail 21533290

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At back door. Removed from premise. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21533293

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lacking date for items sold from freezer to public.

51-18-6

Detail 21533291

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21533297

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease.Hood filters. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 21533294

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soiled fryer outside back door.

36-27-5

Detail 21533302

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line area.

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 20754030

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

22-02-4

Detail 20754032

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty. 2. Ice dispenser chute on soda machine soiled.

35A-22-5

Detail 20754031

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Customer carried dog into restaurant, staff told her they were not allowed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20754027

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.

08B-49-4

Detail 20754035

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of spaghetti in cooler with restaurant food Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20754036

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 20754025

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil in outside shed stored on floor

23-03-4

Detail 20754028

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

16-46-4

Detail 20754026

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 20754034

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor

42-01-4

Detail 20754029

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20754033

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

Oct 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 20590762

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20590763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage above chill line, recommended rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20590768

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks No hand wash sign cooks line sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20590765

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 20590760

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

14-11-4

Detail 20590766

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets right side lowboy cooler Bowl used to dispense corn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20590764

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil

23-03-4

Detail 20590767

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

08B-39-4

Detail 20590761

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms not washed

36-27-5

Detail 20590758

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line wall soiled with grease

02D-01-5

Detail 20590759

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

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20539652

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated cooks. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20539651

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

14-01-5

Detail 20539654

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20539659

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

40-06-5

Detail 20539661

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

13-04-4

Detail 20539653

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line.

14-11-4

Detail 20539657

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on right side of lowboy unit torn.

31B-04-4

Detail 20539656

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20539660

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

08B-39-4

Detail 20539658

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados. Corrected On-Site

06-08-5

Detail 20539655

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Chorizo in sink with no running water. Chorizo still frozen. Educated on proper thawing methods. Corrected On-Site