Savores #2

3700 9 St Sw, Vero Beach, FL 32968
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Savores #2 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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 “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.

By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Savores #2 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
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. 2 new hires Printed and employee reporting agreement form, employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn / missing gasket on cook line drawers
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign or paper towels provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets need cleaned on cook line coolers
23-03-4
70
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over soup **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back prep area hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler drawer. Operator has replacement **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ppm. Operator added more water
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and spoons in both hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. All paper towel dispensers
31B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 broken coolers not in use Torn gaskets on cook line drawers
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill Fan on cooks line soiled in dust
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen steak in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Jun 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Shell egg cracked. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
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. Butter operator forgot time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Had consumer Advisory on old menu. Will put sign up on wall till new menus are corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Half and half **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Whisks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 light under hood fan
36-62-4
43
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon not fully cooked at cook line removed from cooler for 45minutes at 64/65f. Waffle mix at 54/55f for 30 minutes. Both moved to reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House-made chili marked 2/8/2023. Eight days after being made. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. House-made chili marked 2/8/2023. Eight days after being made. Stop sale issued.
01B-24-5
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 and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Asterisk on menu children's hamburger/cheese burger. informed manager on duty that item has to be fully cooked even when an adult orders from child's menu. Removed asterisk off children's menu. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-16-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To fill water container.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish area hand sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At mens restroom. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on spice shelf. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. Hoods, table fan and hood shroud. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Placed on milk crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
32
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Storeroom area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods and shroud.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler drawers.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Savores #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Savores #2 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Savores #2?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Savores #2.

How does Savores #2 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Savores #2 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Savores #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Savores #2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Savores #2 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 Savores #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Savores #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.