Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 0ppm. Swapped chemicals and primed multiple times, now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Employee stocked sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation on interior of ware washing
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food debris on floor in kitchen and along cove molding
36-73-4
64
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wastewater backing up through floor drains under dishwasher when running through cycle. Issue is isolated to one area. Operator has called plumber and will not use machine until fixed **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off door
14-11-5
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Brisket made 3/18. Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Brisket made 3/18/25. Today is 3/26. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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 0ppm. Swapped sanitizer and primed multiple times. Still reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small cart in front of hand sink in kitchen. Cart was moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator. Form was filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In women's restroom
31B-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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 0ppm, dm now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza pies on counter. Time mark added during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and prep table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
52
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer.
How does Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer 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 Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Filthy's Fine Cocktails and Beer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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