Mr Manatee's Casual Grill
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Mr Manatee's Casual Grill's latest score of 41 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg yolks over mustard in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food buildup on blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishwasher is not working due to plumbing issue. Machine is turned off and operator is using main dish machine
16-55-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour bin. Chef put in place scoop with handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in packaging. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, drinks and chargers on prep tables on cooks line. Items were moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and dish pit area. Emailed sign to operator . Signs were posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line make table
29-49-6
41
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At oyster bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on hood filters. Dust on fan by dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers have standing water - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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. Reading 0ppm. Swapped chemicals and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler on speed rack observed at 46f. Cooling in walk in overnight. Chef threw away **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pasta
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated manager
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters on menu. Manager had staff add asterisks to menu during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bacon vinegar in walk in cooler, chef added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At oyster bar
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on hood filters. Dust on fan by dishwasher
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers have standing water
29-49-6
35
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Napkins used to line raw reach on cooks line
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked meat in cook line drawer Raw chicken over ground beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs Quat test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 replaced fryer and put in stove. moved ice machine, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping onto floor in walk in cooler
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door drags on floor
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
39
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Plans are still not approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
67
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Manager swapped chemicals. Still reading 0ppm. Bar reading 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Bar reading 50ppm Main dishwasher is reading 0ppm. Manager had ecolab come out and it was working. Operator will have ecolab back out. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over fish in cook line drawers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. From 9/21- lobster bisque and clam chowder, Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
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. Manager swapped chemicals. Still reading 0ppm. Bar reading 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
29-49-6
37
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 replaced fryer and put in stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Spoke with operator. Has plans drawn out and is going to submit online. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Called plan review. Operator has submitted plans to them and it is processing. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For employees who have not gone through food handler training - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For employees who have not gone through food handler training - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 replaced fryer and put in stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Spoke with operator. Has plans drawn out and is going to submit online. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 replaced fryer and put in stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For employees who have not gone through food handler training - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder 46° in walk in cooler. Operator stated items were in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder 46°. In closed containers in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler double panned: blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes 50°- operator stated that items were stocked 2 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill Walk in cooler #2: shrimp 44°, cooked potatoes 44°. Items on speed rack. Clam chowder 46°. Operator stated in cooler overnight Operator stated they were moved moved out of way for delivery. Advised rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 replaced fryer and put in stove. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. For employees who have not gone through food handler training
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In frozen spinach **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spinach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
29
Nov 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed in restroom during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (121F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (94F - Hot Holding) been in hot holding for more than 4 hours
03B-01-6
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 0. Primed 3 times. Setting up triple sink
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1live roach on wall behind prep table, manager killed
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (121F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (94F - Hot Holding) out of temperature for more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles (49F - Cold Holding); gator tail (51F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding)mahi-mahi 51° cold holding. All were put into service less than 4hours ago. Recommended rapid chill. Rechecked noodles now at 41°, gator tail 40°,grouper 41°, scallops 41, mahi-mahi 40° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles of cleaner in sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 4 cases of oysters shucked and commingling
01C-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys over prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain by stove is heavy soiled 2. Floor tiles missing going into walk-in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 2. Tongs on oven door
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers next to diced tomatoes, unwashed mushrooms over American cheese in walk-in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Butcher block is no longer sealed
14-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.soufflé cup being used to dispense dressing 2. Cracked containers corrected on site 3. Ice build up in walk in freezer 4. Gaskets missing on ice machine
14-01-5
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Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in prep area hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alex
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Can opener blade dirty
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Breading mix. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next rear ice machine and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on rear ice machine in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepper mix in dredge **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Manatee's Casual Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill.
How does Mr Manatee's Casual Grill compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Mr Manatee's Casual Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Mr Manatee's Casual Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr Manatee's Casual Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mr Manatee's Casual Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Manatee's Casual Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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