Michaels on 7th
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Michaels on 7th has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Among Vero Beach restaurants, the typical score is 77; Michaels on 7th is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is not secured on salad dressing cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added bar with ice well on pizza side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Dressing cooler reading 47f. Walk in cooler reading 39-45f. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Walk in 38f Low boy cooler is still maintains 45f. Technician is on site making repairs **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is not secured on salad dressing cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes above the chill line observed at 54°. On cooks line. Manager moved to walk in to rapid chill . Walk in cooler- Curry chicken salad 45-44f. Cold holding. Chicken mushroom soup 45f cold holding. Cooked pasta 47f cold holding. Mashed potato 44f cold holding. Cheddar 44f cold holding. Cooked pork chops 45 cold holding. In walk in cooler overnight Salmon 45f cold holding. Raw chicken 40-52f cold holding. Pulled from freezer this morning. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added bar with ice well on pizza side **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is utilizing ROP of raw and cooked meats. Discussed requirements with operator **Warning**
03G-50-1
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. Dressing cooler reading 47f. Walk in cooler reading 39-45f.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is not secured on salad dressing cooler
14-11-5
55
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and shrimp over sauces in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken doubled panned for 20 minutes. Moved to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind panini press
36-27-5
61
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass machine At bar. Reading 0ppm. Operator will use main dish machine until glassware machine is sanitizing **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags are not marked
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 83f. Manager removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
52
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef above the chill line found at 51. Advised operator to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm, primed and rechecked now reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers above dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
55
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens room **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
90
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on top of lowboy cooler next to straws
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1000 dressing marked 6/18, today is 7/19
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. 1000 dressing marked 6/18, today is 7/19
02C-01-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bio freeze stored over reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 heavy cream opened 3 days ago
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in front handwash sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Can opener blade dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear kitchen next to beer tap
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rear kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and sunglasses above front prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado over cooked home fries **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michaels on 7th last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michaels on 7th on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michaels on 7th?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Michaels on 7th.
How does Michaels on 7th compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Michaels on 7th most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Michaels on 7th's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michaels on 7th have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michaels on 7th 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 Michaels on 7th inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michaels on 7th is inspected around three times per year on average.
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