La Tabla
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited La Tabla 10 times, with records going back to 2022. La Tabla was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
Among Vero Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; La Tabla is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kristen
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Santiago. Expired 1-16-25. Service safe **Warning**
53A-03-7
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 opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce and beans. Make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk and half and half. opened 3 days ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
55
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400 +. Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce and spinach **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and turkey in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Julia and annie **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with vinegar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table
36-36-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Thrown away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Vinegar in spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples uncovered and are in pathway to restroom
08B-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Rear bucket reading zero, advised to remake bucket, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Cooked potatoes
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Assorted drinks stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Tabla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Tabla on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Tabla?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Tabla.
How does La Tabla compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
La Tabla most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has La Tabla's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Tabla have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Tabla 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 La Tabla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Tabla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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