American Icon Brewery
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
37
Score
Public records show nine inspections at American Icon Brewery stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so American Icon Brewery trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso observed at 117-122f. Chef reheated to 171f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad observed 46f. In expo cooler. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects near back door
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marvin
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine walls
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk next to ice machine and hot water heatermanager states work order has been approved **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under prep table warmer filled with paper towels and old food debris.
23-03-4
37
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw pork chops in cook line drawers. Employee moved to correct storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine in back storage room
36-22-4
82
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo cooler - Ranch 55f. Coleslaw 56f. In cooler since 12pm. Advised to rapid chill. Manager moved to walk in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christina
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In servers station cooler. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line cooler doors are torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low bow reach in has standing water. Expo cooler has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip found at 96F. Advised chef to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
03B-15-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler has torn gasket - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor in dry storage area upstairs - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
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Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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, sanitizer bottle empty. Manager changed it out and now reading 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on cooks line has build up of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on shelve next to chips **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler and fans
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Icon Brewery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Icon Brewery on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Icon Brewery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Icon Brewery.
How does American Icon Brewery compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
American Icon Brewery most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has American Icon Brewery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Icon Brewery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at American Icon Brewery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is American Icon Brewery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Icon Brewery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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