Quail Valley - Main Kitchen

2345 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963

American

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Quail Valley - Main Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Quail Valley - Main Kitchen's latest score of 58 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster observed at 74f. Sitting in prep sink. Manager states it has been sitting for 45mins. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. butter (51F - cooling) in walk in overnight. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter cooling overnight in walk in. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under prep sink next to walk in cooler has old food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar bin

10-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board grooved

14-09-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef placed back **Corrected On-Site**

01C-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes and cream sauce in quart containers

02C-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Only serves oysters on occasion. Sent consumer Advisory to chef

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 tag missing date

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. Milk and butter milk. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No test kit provided when using high temperature warewashing machine

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar and cake flour bins **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 2 strips run several times did not turn black. Manager adjusted heat booster higher. Ran strip and turned black. **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. At kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt/dust. In walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Deli meat, blue cheese and soft cheese. All dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Ceiling mold-like substance. Walk in cooler at beverage cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Bakery and main walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with coating peeling. Main walk in.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sanitizer set up to 200 ppm. Cloth placed inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quail Valley - Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quail Valley - Main Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quail Valley - Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quail Valley - Main Kitchen.

How does Quail Valley - Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Quail Valley - Main Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Quail Valley - Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quail Valley - Main Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quail Valley - Main Kitchen 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 Quail Valley - Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quail Valley - Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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