Mckee Botanical Garden

350 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Other

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Mckee Botanical Garden, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Mckee Botanical Garden's latest score is in line with the Vero Beach average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over bacon in reach in cooler. Advised manager to move **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-20-5

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. Brownies at front counter

02D-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is reusing frozen plastic bottles as chill wands. Observed in cider in reach in cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

25-32-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed liner under bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at front counter need wrapped. Employee wrapped **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Feb 13, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over orange juice in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 broken egg in flat. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-14-4

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. Heavy whipping cream opened last Thursday **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

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

14-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front counter **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

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. 2 door reach in cooler

02C-03-5

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

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over tuna salad. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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

12B-07-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife was cleaned and removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was hung **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Provided and printed. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Provided to manager, printed and signed by all employees. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. At dry storage shelf. Employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mckee Botanical Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mckee Botanical Garden on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mckee Botanical Garden?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mckee Botanical Garden.

How does Mckee Botanical Garden compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Mckee Botanical Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Mckee Botanical Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mckee Botanical Garden have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mckee Botanical Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mckee Botanical Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mckee Botanical Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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