Vero Beach South, Indian River County

HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS

941-943 15 PLACE, Vero Beach South, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Dec 19, 2025
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24265754

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 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Now reading 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24265751

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. Gretchen

24-08-4

Detail 24265752

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24265750

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boneless chicken bites in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24265753

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on floor and one on rack not inverted. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23855919

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. Main dish reading 0ppm. Primed and ran multiple times. Now 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23855920

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand sink is blocked by trash cans Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23855922

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23855921

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

24-05-4

Detail 23855918

Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 23512333

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cooks line

53B-13-5

Detail 23512331

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.

14-01-5

Detail 23512328

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

16-55-4

Detail 23512329

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar machine is broken. Does not turn on. Manager stated that they have a replacement on back order

24-05-4

Detail 23512332

Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

36-62-4

Detail 23512330

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb burned out under hood

29-08-4

Detail 23512327

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in disrepair on cooks line. Sink is on a slant and faucet is loose

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 23081528

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Manager remade and now reading 400pm Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23081531

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

11-26-1

Detail 23081525

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23081527

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili cups

24-05-4

Detail 23081533

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23081532

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawer are torn

08B-38-4

Detail 23081526

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23081530

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

29-17-4

Detail 23081529

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar next to hand wash sink

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22591728

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink at cook line

53B-13-5

Detail 22591725

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 22591731

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1.Employee purse above prep table 2.employee drink on prep table

24-08-4

Detail 22591729

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

24-05-4

Detail 22591727

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

31B-04-4

Detail 22591726

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22591730

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredges on cook line with no label. Manager added Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22251219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Manager is scheduled for testing Tuesday Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22251218

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cooks line water turned off - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Waiting for plumber to show up Time Extended

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22144131

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 after 3 tries. Bucket changed, now reading 50ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 22144135

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken chili marked 7/12, today is 7/24

01B-24-5

Detail 22144138

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken chili marked 7/12, today is 7/24

53A-03-7

Detail 22144134

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22144133

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelve with sauces next to fryers have a build up of grease

41-17-4

Detail 22144139

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser

27-16-4

Detail 22144136

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cooks line water turned off

36-73-4

Detail 22144137

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind dishwasher in bar

08B-38-4

Detail 22144140

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice, steak tips and French fries on floor in freezer Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22144132

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredges not labeled

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21799163

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. Bar dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer

12A-07-5

Detail 21799150

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21799151

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer kegs in front of sink next to office

53B-13-5

Detail 21799162

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.

27-16-4

Detail 21799160

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cooks line hot water turned off

51-11-4

Detail 21799155

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to walk-in cooler

40-06-5

Detail 21799152

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 Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21799153

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both male cooks Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21799158

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer

10-18-5

Detail 21799164

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 21799157

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

33-16-4

Detail 21799156

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 21799159

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Slacking at room temperature, still frozen, moved into walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21799161

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over lemons and limes Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21799154

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

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-47-4

Detail 21270290

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 bottle empty, changed now reading100 ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21270292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (42-65F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding) cooler stocked 3 hours ago. Recommended rapid chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21270289

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

22-20-5

Detail 21270294

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

40-06-5

Detail 21270291

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

13-03-4

Detail 21270293

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

10-08-5

Detail 21270288

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21270287

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink has separated from wall, still operating, plumber has been called.

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 20975225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restroom - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-01: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20975226

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and food on walk in freezer floor in - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-01: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20968949

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ready to eat dressings and sauces Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20968954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 57f cold holding , Sliced cheese 54-57f cold holding , hamburger 56f cold holding , cheese steak meat 58f cold holding , steaks 58f cold holding , fish 56f cold holding , shrimp 46f cold holding , impossible burger 59f cold holding , All foods placed in cooler drawers less than 1 hour ago advised rapid chill Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20968950

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

41-17-4

Detail 20968953

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area

27-16-4

Detail 20968952

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

24-05-4

Detail 20968956

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

08B-49-4

Detail 20968957

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Meat in reach in cooler

24-08-4

Detail 20968955

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20968959

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and food on walk in freezer floor in

06-01-5

Detail 20968951

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Manager placed under running water product was still frozen Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20968958

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

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 20669369

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-18: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20510307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw holding at 46-48°; advised rapid chill to 41 or colder. New temp 40°.

53A-05-6

Detail 20510302

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/ new manager, Michelle Westfield taking test tomorrow.

53B-13-5

Detail 20510310

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.

41-17-4

Detail 20510305

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue substance in bar and bottle of cleanish substance on prep/wait station in kitchen.

25-25-4

Detail 20510306

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil and or plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside.

06-09-1

Detail 20510304

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.

12B-02-4

Detail 20510303

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Several open food items on expediting area of wait station in kitchen.

14-11-4

Detail 20510309

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in bar area. New manager states the gaskets have been ordered.

33-10-4

Detail 20510308

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster and ground around dumpster heavily soiled and greasy. Area shared with sushi restaurant at back door. Advised to work a schedule with neighboring facility.

16-46-4

Detail 20510300

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-05-4

Detail 20510299

Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Advised remix and scrub sink prior to remix.

21-12-4

Detail 20510301

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on wait station table in kitchen.