Cafe 66
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Cafe 66 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Cafe 66's latest score of 58 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef hash observed at 101f. In service for 2 hours. Item is not on written time plan. Advised to add to time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Advised employee to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of celery over cut lettuce in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Cook line equipment has old food debris and grease. Shelf used to store microwave has old food debris. Gaskets and door frames on stainless steel freezer are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil under slicer table
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce and pickles in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Panned Mac and cheese in walk in cooler with no date
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella on prep table next to hand sink
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Storage shelves under prep tables used to store clean equipment are heavily rusted on cooks line
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small cooler Gaskets on stainless steel freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rags observed on prep table next to hand sink
21-12-4
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage links made Saturday
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Grill cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stainless freezer
23-03-4
74
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw sausage walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Mar 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of residue on the inside of the dishmachine doors.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Vents over cook line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelve at dry storage.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or food debris. Walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in gasket at tall cooler at waiters station with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
70
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes not dipped in quaternary ammonia sanitary after washing. Employee dipped all utensils/dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Smoked beef and pork at 127f to 142f tightly covered with foil on speed rack after 45 minutes at room temperature. Employee uncovered all and moved to walk in cooler. Provided cooling information sheet and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On ice machine interior.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Over smoker oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gasket torn at tall SS cooler at wait station.
14-11-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 66 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 66 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 66?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe 66.
How does Cafe 66 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Cafe 66 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Cafe 66's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe 66 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe 66 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe 66 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 66 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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