Ume Grill Express
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Ume Grill Express has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “in-use knife/knives stored between pipe” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Vero Beach restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at front counter. Operator states sushi rice was made at the same time as sushi rice in kitchen. Advised to add time mark to container per written plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over noodles in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink next to back door. Lid in front counter hand sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water at 76f. Advised to keep in water at 135° or no water at all
10-07-4
64
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over squeeze bottles in reach in cooler. Advised manager to move **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on rack next to clean pots and pans. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over squeeze bottles in reach in cooler. Advised manager to move **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Expired 6/15/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Sep 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked beef in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Went over plan for sushi rice. Operator filled out form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored between pipe and wall **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops and shrimp over cut peppers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign to operator **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In front stainless two door cooler. Advised operator to make one segregated space for employee drinks in white reach in cooler across from 3cs
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In white cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
64
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket reading 200++. Advised operator to remake bucket, now reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Eel comes in precooked, frozen. Moved into reach in cooler as needed but not date marked after 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test available. Only have quaternary strips
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator moved into and labeled bin. **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. Back pack on top of freezer next to tea. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at mop sink. Plumber has been called, faucet is on premises.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between electrical conduit next to triple sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of all 3 upright freezers need cleaning.
23-03-4
50
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs stored over raw tuna and shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drain cleaner on top of triple sink next to clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Educated operator who translated to cook. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator threw away 2. Cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable 3. Bowl used to dispense sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers next to peeled cucumbers
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on shelf over flip top
02D-01-5
55
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw salmon **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to triple sink **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pipes in hood system dripping grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over peeled onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks shelf. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored under microwave **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.jug of fry oil
08B-38-4
50
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ume Grill Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ume Grill Express on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ume Grill Express?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored between pipe” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ume Grill Express.
How does Ume Grill Express compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Ume Grill Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Ume Grill Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ume Grill Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ume Grill Express 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 Ume Grill Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ume Grill Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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