Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every few weeks, we provide that information for you.
Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
From September: Treasure Coast restaurant inspections
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In the last 30 days, 86 restaurants passed inspection at the first visit. Nineteen restaurants did not pass the first inspection at the first visit.
Here’s the breakdown of the most recent Indian River County restaurant inspections:
Most violations in the last 30 days
Capt. Hiram’s, 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian. Cited for 33 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine; dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells; ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer; thawed portions of ready-to-eat food, time/temperature controlled for safety rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety of food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served; container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label; and food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Mandarin Garden Restaurant, 13533 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Cited for 24 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; ice buildup in walk-in freezer; walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer (not all products commercially packaged); stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety of food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety of food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; can opener soiled with food debris; and no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill, 1550 Indian River Dr., Sebastian. Cited for 20 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
The Italian Cousin, 480 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Cited for 20 violations including accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; equipment in poor repair; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety of food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Cobalt, 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Cited for 19 violations including no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Chinese No. 1 Restaurant, 748 S. U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Cited for 18 violations including cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored; equipment in poor repair; floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed; food stored on floor; ice buildup in reach-in freezer; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; missing drain plug at dumpster; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and required employee training expired for some employees.
Bamboo Wok, 1451 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian. Cited for 17 violations including bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; food stored on floor; no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked; and required employee training expired for all employees.
Giuseppe’s Pizzeria and Italian Cuisine, 935 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian. Cited for 17 violations including cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; single-service articles improperly stored; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Koji Japanese and Thai Restaurant, 13600 U.S. 1, Sebastian. Cited for 17 violations including nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; single-service articles improperly stored; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food; raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Bobby’s, 3450 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Cited for 17 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours; employee rubbed hands together for less than 10 to15 seconds while washing hands; raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer (not all products commercially packaged); stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Riverside Café, 1 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach. Cited for 16 violations including accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine; equipment in poor repair; floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed; in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; and menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill, 806 Indian River Drive, Sebastian. Cited for 15 violations including accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up; standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer (not all products commercially packaged); time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment; commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; and food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Vero Beach Country Club, 800 30th St., Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations including nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation; employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; food manager certification expired; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; required employee training expired for some employees; required employee training provided by an unapproved provider.
Sunset Café, 760 S. U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations including current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; plumbing system in disrepair; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food; toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Chef Lin Asian Buffet, 1850 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. Cited for 15 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; build-up of food debris/soil residue on equipment; carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured; cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; drain heavily soiled with old food and debris; equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner; in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light shields throughout kitchen heavily soiled; unused equipment, trash and debris on the premises at back door into kitchen; and time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Subway, 2190 45th St., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations including buildup of food debris/soil residue on sneeze guard over meats and food stuffs; ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease like smudges; interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris; no copy of latest inspection report available; wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry; time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours; food-contact surface steam table well and surrounding area heavily soiled with old food, splatters and spills; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products; no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees; no soap provided at hand wash sink; and marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
The Italian Kitchen, 2121 14th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations including cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; floor area(s) covered with standing water; floor under cook equipment heavily soiled with grease and an accumulation of debris; floors not maintained smooth and durable; hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system; in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Hua Zing Restaurant, 2050 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 14 violations including buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable; grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover; employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands; raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer (not all products commercially packaged); and no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Inti International Restaurant, 2199 7th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 13 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink; floor soiled/has accumulation of debris; interior and exterior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner; dented/rusted cans present; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and required employee training expired for some employees.
Pizza Mia, 1115 21st St., Vero Beach. Cited for 13 violations including box containing plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside and box with heavy grease splats; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; employee preparing food in customer section of dining area; steam type table at back door with sauces reheating stored unprotected at back door where dust, dirt, and flying debris or bugs could contaminate; wall in pizza oven area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; dented/rusted cans present; non-food grade plastic garbage bags used for Sicilian type crusts; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Polo Grill, 2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. Cited for 13 violations including accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin; accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; food stored on floor; nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; and raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, 2150 58th Ave., Vero Beach. Cited for 13 violations including can opener blade not kept sharp; ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; urrent hotel and restaurant license not displayed; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris; no copy of latest inspection report available; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling; and proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
Did not pass first inspection
Vero Beach Country Club, 800 Third St., Vero Beach
Mandarin Garden Restaurant, 13533 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
Capt. Hiram’s, 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Subway, 2190 45th St., Vero Beach
Polo Grill, 2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Vincent’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, 510 21st St., Vero Beach
Domino’s, 5220 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
Fishack, 1929 Old Dixie Hwy., Vero Beach
Quail Valley- Main Kitchen, 2345 State Road A1A, Vero Beach
Quail Valley- Grille Kitchen, 2345 State Road A1A, Vero Beach
Quail Valley- Dockmaster’s Bar, 2345 State Road A1A, Vero Beach
Quail Valley- Marketplace, 2339 State Road A1A, Vero Beach
Taco Mobil, 825 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
Big Shots Golf Vero Beach, 3456 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
Bamboo Wok, 1451 Sebastian Blvd., Sebastian
The Italian Cousin, 480 U.S. 1, Sebastian
Hurricane Grill and Wings, 941-943 15th Place, Vero Beach
Capt’n Butcher’s Seafood, 1732 Indian River Drive, Sebastian
Domino’s Pizza, 5445 20th St., Vero Beach
Read complete reports
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants conducts more than 48,000 inspections a year using a three-tier system for food safety and sanitation inspections.
The three-tiered system includes high priority violations, which indicate a direct concern related to possible food-borne illness; intermediate violations, which reference an incident that could contribute to a food-borne illness if not corrected; and basic violations, which identify good retail practices.
To read the complete reports, or check on your favorite restaurant, go to https://data.tcpalm.com/restaurant-inspections/indian-river/ which is updated daily and is searchable by restaurant name.
Report a food service complaint
Contact the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 or access the Division of Hotels and Restaurants online complaint form at MyFloridaLicense.com. You can also complete a complaint form and mail it to the division.
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