Tides (The)
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Tides (The) has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “mussels tag removed from original container prior” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Tides (The) on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over oysters in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef put back in place **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket not secured on salad cooler door **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
23-03-4
67
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots and pans being stored on floor under oven **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line make table cutting board and salad cooler cutting board are stained and grooved
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Matt - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ansul system covered in grease and dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef put tag with product **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in sink. Operator moved and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Moved from cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speakers and phone on prep table. Advised manager and items were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above kitchen mixer at back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White desert cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Advised manager and bucket is now reading 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. 0 ppm chlorine after 2 tests. Employee primed machine to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cooked seafood in walk in cooler. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag for oysters placed in container in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing. Moved to 3 compartment sink. Sink sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At back kitchen near small oven.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mahi mahi 51f and butter 53f in top of open make table for 1 hour. Manager added ice, turned down cooler and closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine. Employee set up new sanitizer to 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. At bar. Both provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer with salad plates.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside storage section with cooler unlocked. Employee locked. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tides (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tides (The) on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tides (The)?
Across the inspection record, “mussels tag removed from original container prior” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tides (The).
How does Tides (The) compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Tides (The) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Tides (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tides (The) have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tides (The) 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 Tides (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tides (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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