The Edgewood Eatery

1327 21 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The Edgewood Eatery has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting The Edgewood Eatery squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drain rack blocking hand sink in ware washing area. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Caray and Avery expired 9/15/25

53B-14-5

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. Mahi in cook line cooler. Mahi still partially frozen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack

24-08-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

31A-11-4

Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pulled eggs being stored with ready to eat sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on cook line drawer

23-03-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by blueberries **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Tracy

53B-13-5

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 opened 3 days ago not date marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler

51-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor behind counter **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carollyyn

53B-02-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment **Corrected On-Site**

36-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Edgewood Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Edgewood Eatery on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Edgewood Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Edgewood Eatery.

How does The Edgewood Eatery compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

The Edgewood Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has The Edgewood Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Edgewood Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Edgewood Eatery 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 Edgewood Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Edgewood Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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