Tuohy's Downtown
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Tuohy's Downtown has been inspected eight times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Tuohy's Downtown trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Single door reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Alexander 3/28/23 Still need proof David **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice bin - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Operator ordered new sign **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Single door reach in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items single door reach in cooler on cooks line- potato hash (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); red beans (45F - Cold Holding); 1/2 and 1/2 (44F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice bin
31B-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 45f
14-74-7
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Rags used to line oysters in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
52
Oct 3, 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. Shredded ice at 51f. In ice bath. Operator added more ice. Now reading 43f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Provided education
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up over flat top
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salmon in reach in freezer. Raw beef over pineapple in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Dishwasher at bar reading 0ppm. Swapped chemicals and now reading 100pm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Employees signed forms during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator made photo copy of tag and placed with batch on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cut lettuce in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated chef - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated chef - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio and oysters on menu need asterisk **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 0ppm. Primed and ran a few times. Still reading 0ppm. Advised to use 3CS to sanitize**Warning** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken Milanese over raw scallops **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio and oysters on menu need asterisk **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated chef
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup In seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuohy's Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuohy's Downtown on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuohy's Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tuohy's Downtown.
How does Tuohy's Downtown compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Tuohy's Downtown most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Tuohy's Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tuohy's Downtown have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tuohy's Downtown 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 Tuohy's Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuohy's Downtown is inspected around four times per year on average.
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