Market Place

3 Johns Island Dr, Vero Beach, FL 329633234

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Market Place stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in Smoothie cooler for 3.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Smoothie cooler ambient 45f. Chef called maintenance **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coffee cooler **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop frozen fruit **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples not wrapped **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice bin **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples and pears wrapped at marketplace self service. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer with open fruit at smoothie station.

14-69-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels updated. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Scoop at prep sink. Employee sanitized at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in prep sink. Rewashed hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for eggs that may be undercooked. Provided sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Market Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Market Place on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Market Place?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Market Place.

How does Market Place compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Market Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Market Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Market Place have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Market Place 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 Market Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Market Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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