(The) Source

1015 Commerce Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Other

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, (The) Source has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 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

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to ice bin. Manager added supplies during inspection

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ceiling of ice bin soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Along cove molding under Hank sink in kitchen

36-01-4

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over Mac and cheese **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage due to work being done on AC

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (39F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temperature- Butter 43f cold holding Chicken 43f cold holding In cooler for 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator cleaned. Slicer blade and guard soiled in old food debris **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table shelf is heavily rusted

14-47-4

Feb 18, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

14-69-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0. Primed 3 times. Manager set up triple sink

22-41-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on triple door cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was (The) Source last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at (The) Source on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at (The) Source?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at (The) Source.

How does (The) Source compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

(The) Source most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has (The) Source's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at (The) Source have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at (The) Source 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) Source inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, (The) Source is inspected around three times per year on average.

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