Vero Prime
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Vero Prime, the earliest from 2023. Vero Prime was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham in ROP dated 2/14
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Ice shield on ice bin
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles under hand sink in back area and near dishwashing machine
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill have heavy build up
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ham dated 2/14.
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple Items sitting out thawing. Advised to move under running water
06-01-5
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Meat in reach in freezer. Chef states it was sealed today and will be removed from packaging today - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese observed at 64f above the chill line. Chef moved to rapid chill. seafood base (49F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (49F - Cold Holding); fish stock (49F - Cold Holding)operator states they received delivery 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster base observed at 103f. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served and not in chronological order **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage bin in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare needs asterisk **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Meat in reach in freezer. Chef states it was sealed today and will be removed from packaging today
03G-53-1
47
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is cooking with ROP and sous vide machine**Warning** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing with bagged and non bagged garbage. Dumpster is in a shared plaza
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water and protein shake in cooler. Other employee food not segregated. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Ice bin lid is in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cooked penne 56 Angel hair 53 Fettecuune 54 Manager stated in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Reach in cooler. Produce cooler. Ambient temperature 49f
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Ice bin lid is in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over grill **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Chicken in walk in cooler. Beef and chicken sausage in reach in freezer. Manager stated that items were placed in bags 2 days ago. Advised operator to remove from packaging
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Chicken in walk in. Chef opened bags. Chicken sausage
03G-54-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp found at 54°. Chef stated they were prepped an hour ago. Advised rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 rechecked, still reading 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Can opener blade soiled with old food residue 2. Soda gun at bar soiled with black like substance **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
50
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare served raw no asterisk, operator added asterisk to menus **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Server hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemicals in silver spray bottle at bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -can opener blade left over food debris -server cooler left over cheese **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), calling dishwasher repair man to check on lines. Not in use ran just when I asked to run it. Ecolab on the way, operator setting up triple sink for use until ecolab arrives **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw steak in standing water, operator turned water back on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over cooked sauce in walk-in cooler. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sauces in walk-in cooler and cooked pastas in reach-in cooler over 24 hours. All date labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Al, walk-in cooler/freezer floors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Kitchen area.
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. Around walk in doors and walk in fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe at walk in cooler dripping into catch bucket.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment shelves. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vero Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vero Prime on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vero Prime?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vero Prime.
How does Vero Prime compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Vero Prime most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Vero Prime's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vero Prime have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vero Prime 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 Vero Prime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vero Prime is inspected around four times per year on average.
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