Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Vero Beach sits at 77, putting Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is keeping cut melon on time plan. Emailed form to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line. Manager posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water in prep sink. Manager turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese observed at 53f. For 1 hour. Chef added ice Tuna salad 54f. Cold hold. In cooler 1 hour. Moved to walk in -; salmon (55F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); coconut shrimp sauce (61F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (61F - Cold Holding)in cooler overnight **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 droppings observed on top of dishwasher. 35+ droppings under shelves that are used to store clean pans. Shelves are located in hallway behind dish machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chef threw away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand sink has "do not use" sign posted. Sink is fully functional. Chef removed sign **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher set up for chlorine. Now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf pulled from freezer. Chef added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line and back prep area. Hand sink at bar needs hand washing sign
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears next to coffee stand at front entry **Repeat Violation**
08B-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles missing In dry storage. 1 tile is missing in clean dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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. Make table cooler reading 53f. Maintenance unplugged cooler this morning
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
33
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. 0ppm. Chef swapped out chemicals, now 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey dew melon 59f cold holding in ice bath. Chef added more ice. 2nd temp 48f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled in old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at dish pit. Chef got paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front desk
08B-15-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths used to wrap lobster tails in lunch cooler. Chef removed
21-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lunch cooler has standing water
29-49-6
45
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Lunch cooler has visible ice on coils - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Manager states facility engineer looked at cooler yesterday and was working properly, ambient temperature was reading 36f. At time of callback, coils have ice and reading ambient 51f. Advised operator not to use cooler and have refrigeration company to come look at cooler **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door's hinge is broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes from last night found at 49f.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler found at 49f
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 54f. In ice bath double panned for 1 hour. Manager removed pan and placed in ice Lunch cooler: Lunch cooler; lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sliced (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (43F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) In cooler 1 hour. Manager emptied cooler and placed in walk in **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 milk
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
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. Lunch cooler has visible ice on coils
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door's hinge is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink
29-08-4
43
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream found at 46f. In small portioned cup. Manager threw away. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire storage racks storing clean dishes are heavily rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water is dripping from ceiling onto floor tile In dry storage. Cracked tiles in kitchen have standin water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen are cracked and in disrepair. 1 cracked tile going into walk in freezer and on cooks line. Broken tiles going into the bistro area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Kitchen tiles are being repaired, bistro tile still needs fixed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Unable to shut door due to ice build up. Ice build up on fans and boxes of food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walk in cooler and in bake prep area. Light shield is cracked and hanging down **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall boy wine cooler interior is soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall stainless cooler next to walk in. Bar cooler has standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Tall boy wine cooler has standing water **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. 1.Ice cream in chest freezer 2. Eggplant in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior salamander is soiled and ovens are heavily soiled in grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. 2. Ceiling tiles in dry storage are heavily soiled in black like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple multi colored cutting boards are heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Ovens do not work on cook line. 2. Small stainless cooler on cook line does not work and is being used for storage 3. Gasket torn on tall boy wine cooler 4. Fan guard in walk in cooler is missing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
37
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 32 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. Reran and still reading 0. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked pork in walk in **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked spaghetti dated 8-8-24 in walk in cooler. Manager threw away **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting out. Manager moved to cooler **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream found at 46f. In small portioned cup. Manager threw away. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast found at 108f. Advised to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Half and half **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris and can opener blade. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar. Blocked by cutting board and glasses **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Avocado chunks in hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By office And in servers area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire storage racks storing clean dishes are heavily rusted **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Unable to shut door due to ice build up. Ice build up on fans and boxes of food **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - 1. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. 2. Ceiling tiles in dry storage are heavily soiled in black like substance **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear dish pit space has cove molding that has fallen off wall **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple multi colored cutting boards are heavily grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Ovens do not work on cook line. 2. Small stainless cooler on cook line does not work and is being used for storage 3. Gasket torn on tall boy wine cooler 4. Fan guard in walk in cooler is missing **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water is dripping from ceiling onto floor tile In dry storage. Cracked tiles in kitchen have standin water **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda station **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout kitchen are cracked and in disrepair. 1 cracked tile going into walk in freezer and on cooks line. Broken tiles going into the bistro area
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior salamander is soiled and ovens are heavily soiled in grease **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walk in cooler and in bake prep area. Light shield is cracked and hanging down **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1.In any coolers. 2. No ambient thermometer on walk in freezer. It has broken off **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on chest freezer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall boy wine cooler interior is soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall stainless cooler next to walk in. Bar cooler has standing water **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1.Ice cream in chest freezer 2. Eggplant in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
7
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Self service ice for customers and Apples not wrapped. Both covered. . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks used as dump sinks. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station and breakfast kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleanser. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Multiple deli meats and soft cheeses with no dates over 24 hours. All labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked at wait station. Made accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drain shelves and some dry storage shelves are rust pitted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Along walls at dish area.
36-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall area at dish machine room I disrepair. Bare walls and gaps/holes. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 tall reach in cooler with water buildup in interior bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach.
How does Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach 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 Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heron Point Independent Living of Vero Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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