Indian River Estates West
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Indian River Estates West has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Indian River Estates West is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. ice bin, employee began to clean
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce- educated manager
08B-39-4
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (52F cold holding. cut tomatoes (45F) cold holding. for 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
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 potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (131F - Hot Holding) for 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter. Water is not turning on. Maintenance arrived during inspection. Hand sink is now accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front counter grab and go cooler. Employee wrapped apples **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in box over cut tomatoes in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood at front counter
23-03-4
90
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
86
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast potatoes found at 112° for 1 hour. Advised reheat. Rechecked and now reading 145°** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled in grease
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in hand wash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and prepped mixed vegetables in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dipper well is in disrepair and unable to to turn off
29-03-4
64
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 walk in **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in grill drawers. Slits were added **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line drawer gasket in cafe
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats found at 71°. Placed into service 1.5 hours. Cook moved to refrigerator. Will discuss using Time with chef **Corrective Action Taken**
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 breakfast sausage (104F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (102F - Hot Holding). Chef reheated potatoes at 169°, sausage 181° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coat on dry storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pineapple stored over salad. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and sour cream
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawers. 2. Gaskets torn on victory cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
50
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken 45°-53°. Operator stated line just stocked. Advised rapid chill. Rechecked now at 42° **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled, both mixers **Corrected On-Site**
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. Baked ham cooked Sunday, today is Tuesday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
08B-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed in kitchen supply storage room. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper bags and lids stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Indian River Estates West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Indian River Estates West on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Indian River Estates West?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Indian River Estates West.
How does Indian River Estates West compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Indian River Estates West most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Indian River Estates West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Indian River Estates West have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Indian River Estates West 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 Indian River Estates West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Indian River Estates West is inspected around three times per year on average.
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