Downtown Dipper

2036 14 Ave #101, Vero Beach, FL 32960
American
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Downtown Dipper has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Vero Beach sits at 77, putting Downtown Dipper on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has chlorine test strips but utilizing quat sanitizer
16-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In chopped candy containers
10-01-5
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs over canned sodas. Educated manager
08A-11-5
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. Gallon of milk
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has chlorine test strips but needs quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
67
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 in reach in cooler. Date was added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Dipper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Dipper on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Dipper?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downtown Dipper.

How does Downtown Dipper compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Downtown Dipper most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Downtown Dipper's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Dipper have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Dipper means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Downtown Dipper inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Dipper is inspected roughly once per year on average.