Plum Tree
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Plum Tree, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above prep table. Advised operator to move **Corrective Action Taken**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lo mein noodles observed at 49f on cooks line. Operator states they removed from cooler 1 hour ago. Noodles were moved to cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drinks being stored above prep table. Advised operator to move down below **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil being stored on floor under wok table
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed sitting in water next to 3 bay sink. Operator moved to sink and turn on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
50
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken sitting out of cooler observed at 74f. Employee states it was pulled out for lunch rush for 1 hour. Chicken moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher next to 3 bay sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between coolers
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk bins need lids **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rags on prep table
21-12-4
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over carrots in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pork bin in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef on trays in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed mushrooms being cut and prepped
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Placed on bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
47
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated in cooler overnight ; cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding);)shrimp 47f cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wontons in reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Baking soda. Manager added plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Re educated operator. Put time for egg rolls and chicken **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls and cooked general chicken in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of 2 door reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour and corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then touched clean equipment. Employee washed hands after discussing with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of flip top cooler, pasta out of cold zone 54/55f. Moved to cold section of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Printed form for manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or residue. Cutting board at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon jug/rice scoop stored in hand sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Printed form for new employees under 60 days.
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or mild-like substance. Walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut for for rice scoop. Disposed of. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
37
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onions in walk-in cooler. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One gallon jug stored in hand sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of cooked pork , chicken, beef , pork wontons and egg rolls with no dates over 24 hours. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food containers on walk in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At reach-in/table.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked rice at walk in. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Non food grade drill with mixer attachment.
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon container cut and used for rice scoop. Disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk containers in storage area uncovered. All covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plum Tree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plum Tree on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plum Tree?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Plum Tree.
How does Plum Tree compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Plum Tree most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Plum Tree's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plum Tree have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Plum Tree 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 Plum Tree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plum Tree is inspected around three times per year on average.
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