Main Kitchen

350 Beach Rd, Vero Beach, FL 32963

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Main Kitchen seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Vero Beach restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on pantry side

14-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above grill

23-03-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of rear sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware stored with handles mixed

24-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper bags and straws on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 62f and raw chicken in small cook line reach in cooler at 48f ambient. Moved to walk-in cooler downstairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter hot holding at cook line at 115/117f. Employee heated to +165f and will hot hold at +135f. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel, clam and oyster tags organized. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump-sink. Ice in hand wash sink. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at desert station. Moved to dry container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Raw beef in walk in cooler for 4 days per date labeling. Discussed HACCP requirements and provided special processes hand out. Also provided OPQ a contact information.

03G-54-1

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Set up new sanitizer to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two 5 gallon containers with date mark of 10/25/2022 on day number 13 in downstairs walk-in cooler.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two 5 gallon containers with date mark of 10/25/2022 on day number 13 in downstairs walk-in cooler.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce 45/46f and mushroom Marsala 46f cold holding for 2 hours in walk in cooler. Moved to freezer. 38/39f in 20 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At wait station area near wine cooler. Unblocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook station. Posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at cook-line. New sanitizer set up. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. Near walk in coolers.

36-34-5

Basic - Dishmachine conveyor speed not correct. Racks are getting stuck in machine.

16-17-4

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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 Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Main Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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