What a Tavern & Deli

58 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

What a Tavern & Deli appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 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 four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting What a Tavern & Deli on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. burger soup (109F - Cooling) 1.5 hours 2nd temperature 98f at 2 hours

03D-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket. Bucket was removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar

31B-03-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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 chicken over bread in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over veggies **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. 1 new hire. Emailed form to manager. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Jun 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice deflector

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Expired 2/14/24 for all employees

53B-05-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under hood system

36-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer

14-69-4

Basic - SS improperly stored. To go containers on floor **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket reading 200+++ chlorine. Bucket remade now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both walk-in cooler thermometers not working

05-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of take out containers on floor

25-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white chest freezer dirty

23-03-4

Basic - Sandwich press has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of sauerkraut dented

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard dirty

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice machine missing cover exposing ice.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was What a Tavern & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at What a Tavern & Deli on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at What a Tavern & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at What a Tavern & Deli.

How does What a Tavern & Deli compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

What a Tavern & Deli most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has What a Tavern & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at What a Tavern & Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at What a Tavern & Deli 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 What a Tavern & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, What a Tavern & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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