Main Kitchen

3 Johns Island Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Main Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Vero Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; Main Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In lettuce pan **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is fermenting kimchi **Warning** **Warning**

03G-42-2

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In expo cooler

05-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pastry freezer

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin

10-01-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils found in water at 108°

10-05-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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. All dates updated to add day frozen. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 major violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 gallons of beef consommé with vegetables in walk in cooler covered overnight at 51f. All other TCS foods in walk-in cooler below 41f. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At sink area. Installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray at bar next to hand wash sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 gallons of beef consommé with vegetables in walk in cooler covered overnight at 51f. **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign placed on table next to host stand. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-04-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tall container 3 gallons of beef consommé with vegetables in walk in cooler covered overnight at 51f **Repeat Violation**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue. Mixer head. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Unblocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked/chipped food containers.

14-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Kitchen on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Main Kitchen.

How does Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Main Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Main Kitchen 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 Main Kitchen inspected?

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

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