Vero Beach, Indian River County

SWEET DESIRES ESPRESSO BAR

670 21 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24417478

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shield on ice bin has small buildup

31A-11-4

Detail 24417477

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket at front sink. Cart is blocking kitchen hand sink. Items were moved Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 24417476

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Michael

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24083198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg sandwiches observed at 74° on display for 40 minutes . Operator moved to cooler to rapid chill. Recommended time plan. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24083200

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart being stored in front of hand sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24083197

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24083199

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. Michael

22-20-5

Detail 24083195

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-03-4

Detail 24083196

Basic - Fan in kitchen soiled with dust.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23722321

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg whites stored over Brie cheese. Eggs where moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23722322

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store cutting board

53B-13-5

Detail 23722319

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.

16-54-4

Detail 23722320

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Reading 86f. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23722323

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor in dry storage room.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-53-4

Detail 23332410

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 90°f

40-06-5

Detail 23332409

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 Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23332411

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

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 22930816

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken salad in cooler overnight Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22930817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad . Operator threw away Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22930818

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk jug in sink Front sink used for other purposes Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22930811

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22930813

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad and sausage Pattie's Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22930812

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

21-19-4

Detail 22930814

Basic - Clean wiping cloth lines under clean dishes for drying.

31B-04-4

Detail 22930815

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

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22492893

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed for operator Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22492892

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sanitizer bucket in back kitchen Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22492891

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and corrected on site. Added croissant sandwich and quiche Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22492890

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 21975799

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

41-17-4

Detail 21975800

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

32-12-5

Detail 21975801

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared restroom