Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Bonefish Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Bonefish Grill's latest score of 52 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) In cooler since 9am. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Reaching 212°. Advised to contact ecolab
22-59-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand sink blocked by trash can
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on floor in freezer. Advised manager to place on racks **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on cook line drawers **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Ground beef at prep sink. Manager turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese double panned observed at 61f. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager states they have ordered
16-62-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink next to dish machine needs batteries
31B-05-4
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. Alexa A.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer cooler gasket soiled Wire pan shelf above grill soiled in grease
23-03-4
58
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); jasmine rice (51F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner stored with wood skewers and boxed Chardonnay **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bars in sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with mold-like substance. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles throughout dining room are soiled in mold like substance. Metal vents Throughout kitchen are soiled
36-34-5
64
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on calimari cracked in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed heavily rusted flaky vent above food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato cream sauce 47F. Cheese 49 F In cooler overnight Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on calimari cracked in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Vent not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed heavily rusted flaky vent above food storage area.
36-30-4
70
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (62F - Cold Holding); clam chowder (60F - Cold Holding) crab mix (54 F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (57F - Cold Holding) Manager stated items were in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt bin
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Low boy Reach in cooler door on cookline has exposed insulation
14-36-5
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop Heart of palms can dented 5.25lbs
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer station ; diced tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); dumplings (63F - Cold Holding); cooked crab meat (59F - Cold Holding), stocked this morning, suggest rapid chill on items. Operator placed on ice and in walk in freezer. Cooler plug had tripped, replugged in cooler. Retemped lump crab 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pitcher **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over back line accumulated dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoned flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on cooks line. Manager killed **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to dish area temperature is only reaching 89°, other hand wash sinks throughout kitchen at proper temperature
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Mop sink soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled fry cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
58
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side kitchen door leading to patio
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Chef killed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line sink blocked by garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bonefish Grill 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 Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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