Kilted Mermaid

1937 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kilted Mermaid 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Kilted Mermaid's latest score of 90 sits above the Vero Beach average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot roast, date was added **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner On rack next to pots and pans **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Feb 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 half pans of shredded cheese in cooler overnight. 49-51f.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 half pans of shredded cheese

01B-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Apr 18, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Swiss cheese 46° Shredded cheddar 47° Goat cheese 47° All in cooler overnight **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Between equipment and under ovens

36-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area

36-34-5

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 30, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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 use the back dish machine until proper ppm

22-41-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Having a training for employees that are new and expired

53B-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in dish area

23-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In restroom

32-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kilted Mermaid last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kilted Mermaid on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kilted Mermaid?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kilted Mermaid.

How does Kilted Mermaid compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Kilted Mermaid most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Kilted Mermaid's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kilted Mermaid 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 Kilted Mermaid inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kilted Mermaid is inspected around three times per year on average.

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