Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy's latest score of 58 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half in walk in cooler. Employee added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler have old labels and not date marked properly. Provided education to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on bulk bin soiled with old food debris, employee moved to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Above stove
14-20-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves used to stored clean plates and dishware
14-06-4
58
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar mix 54 F Curry sauce 54 F Spaghetti 54. F Beef 55f Cooked mushrooms 55 f Butter 54 f Beef in tomato sauce 53f. Queso 53 f Tomato sauce 53f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator paid and renewed **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in
02C-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in is ambient 55f **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to hot water heater
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove
23-03-4
37
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
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
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/ manager Elizabeth expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in front of walk-in next to store. Operator cleaned up during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup and powdered sugar. Multiple items in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
61
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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". Primed 3 times. Operator set up triple sink
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream sauce. Chef threw away **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear double door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil and containers in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
43
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Staff men's room
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soup in walk-in cooler, multiple items in freezer
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy.
How does Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy 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 Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catering by Elizabeth Kennedy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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