Verotown
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Verotown has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Verotown trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher. Pitcher was removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Provided image on what to purchase **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
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. Pamela, Joann
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager moved behind chain **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have buildup
23-03-4
64
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line- sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); melon (51F - Cold Holding) in service for 1 hour. Manager added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomato sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cookies on table. Manager moved under sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken 1/27/25 in walk in cooler. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat kimchi and tofu
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74f. Rice scoop. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over cooked turkey breast in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At spray hose at dish area. Maintenance has work order to repair
29-11-4
74
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken, raw beef over hot dogs. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and beef over pork in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Kimchi 1-29 and 2-1, ham 1-29
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Kimchi made 2-1 and 2-2 found on 2-9
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ) #1 ; sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); peeled boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf next to food.
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinade made with fresh garlic cooling over night 45F **Warning**
03D-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. 0 ppm **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several chemical bottle not labeled through tout.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on the stove
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop spices
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
06-09-1
16
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 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. Reading "0". No primer switch available **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bottled drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over serving line.
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside tank
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #1 cream cheese 49f cold holding shredded cheese 49f cold holding butter 50 f cold holding. Out of temperature 1 hour. Operator moved to another cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Mens bathroom
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By dishwasher
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets #5 reach in cooler and #1 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 94°, been sitting out for 5 hours.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line double door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper napkins on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading "0". Recommended to remake bucket, now reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verotown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verotown on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verotown?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Verotown.
How does Verotown compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Verotown most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Verotown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Verotown have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Verotown 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 Verotown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verotown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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