Vero Bowl

929 14 Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Other

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Vero Bowl has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Vero Bowl scores about where you'd expect for a Vero Beach restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In bar next to beer cooler

41-24-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup In tomatoes sauce in pizza cooler. To go cup in bulk sugar bin

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken tenders on floor in walk in freezer. Box of limes in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - mold-like substance on ice bin deflector shield

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door

14-69-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in spray bottle at bar

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tammy expired 4/1/24

53A-03-7

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooler cutting board across from stove top is grooved

14-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sliced Turkey in standing water in sink being thawed. Employee move to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink

29-11-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

31A-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blackened seasoning

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries in walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in chili **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chili pulled out of freezer not date marked properly

02C-04-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in chili

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vero Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vero Bowl on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vero Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vero Bowl.

How does Vero Bowl compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Vero Bowl most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Vero Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vero Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vero Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vero Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vero Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.

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