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The Barefoot Cafe

2036 14Th Ave Ste 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Barefoot Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink is not accessible. PVC drainage pipes have been removed. Operator put back on hand sink. Sink is now useable **Corrected On-Site**
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. 1 new hire. Employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pizza sauce made 2 days ago. Employee added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and prep table in kitchen. Advised to move **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
70
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Apr 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has one and will bring in
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom And both handwashing sinks in kitchen
31B-04-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/ April Eaton expired 8/22/23
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
86
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on double door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
78
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Changed liner in garage can put gloves on with no handwash. Educated manager and employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses stored over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Barefoot Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Barefoot Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Barefoot Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Barefoot Cafe.

How does The Barefoot Cafe compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

The Barefoot Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has The Barefoot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Barefoot Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Barefoot Cafe 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 The Barefoot Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Barefoot Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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