Waterfall Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Waterfall Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Waterfall Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“No handwashing sign and soap provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in dried black beans
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. 1 packaged of tuna thawed. Emailed handout to operator.
06-09-1
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Emailed seating change evaluation form to operator. Seating increased to 130 seats **Corrective Action Taken**
51-15-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In stainless refrigerator in sushi bar
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign and soap provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar and servers area hand sink. Hand sign and paper towels is needed at front bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Operator has produce cooler in dining room on sushi side of restaurant
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread and produce in storage room container. Advised cook to move **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hot water heater drain line plumbed to drain into hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In grits and bulk bins in dry storage
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in storage area
25-05-4
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken thawing on raw beef in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Employee remade and now reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse rag.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White tall freezer has ice build up. Items are no longer frozen on .items are temping at 37f.
14-69-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink has no paper towels next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Top of dish machine 30+ droppings **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store tortilla chips
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1. Salsa in reach in cooler. 2. Milk and heavy whipping cream at coffee bar
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink has no paper towels next to triple sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table
40-06-5
55
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast batter stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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 **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling up inserts with water from hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink next to doors **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading over 200++ ppm. Advised to remake bucket, recheck now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
39
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear storage
38-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterfall Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterfall Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterfall Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign and soap provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waterfall Restaurant.
How does Waterfall Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Waterfall Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Waterfall Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waterfall Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waterfall Restaurant 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 Waterfall Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waterfall Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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