Joe's All American Tap Cafe

1453 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Joe's All American Tap Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Joe's All American Tap Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Checked sanitizer. Ran a few times and still reading 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk in cooler overnight - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Stop sale issued for items in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers found at 55f In shallow containers in ice bath. In service 30 minutes. Employee added more ice Walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (46F); (46F); chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding) chicken breast 51f. Sliced beef 47f. Sliced cheese 47f. Sliced tomato 45f. Hot dogs 54f. Burgers 52f. All cold holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Walk in cooler cooked rice none on hand tomato sauce 69 cooling chicken wings 44 chicken breast 46 Sliced beef 45 Sliced cheese 46 . Sliced tomato none on hand . Hot dogs 47 . Burgers 48 Grouper 47 **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. Walk in cooler reading Ambient 47f. Small cooler on cooks line is not working and is not being used at this time - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Ambient is 40-44 **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Spoons in cup next to handwash sink at expo - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
52
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small fridge on counter top: Sausage crumbles 48 Meatballs 48 Italian sliced meat 51 Sausage links 54 Roast beef 49 Turkey 56 All in cooler overnight Marinara sitting out, found at 64F. Chef stated it has been out for 30 minutes. Advised rapid cool **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Meatballs 47° Sausage links -44° Turkey - 50° All in cooler since 11:30, found at 12pm. Advised chef to move to another cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes and container of sliced meat in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of alieve over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Meatballs not remarked after freezing **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
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. Mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on white chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 2. Ceiling dusty
36-02-5
61
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash found at 54° after being in service more than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Egg wash found at 54° in service more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Only have quaternary need chlorine for dishwasher
16-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
02D-01-5
64
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's All American Tap Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's All American Tap Cafe on file is from Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Joe's All American Tap Cafe compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Joe's All American Tap Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Joe's All American Tap Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's All American Tap Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Joe's All American Tap Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Joe's All American Tap Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's All American Tap Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.