Wild Thyme Catering
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Wild Thyme Catering has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Wild Thyme Catering scores about where you'd expect for a Vero Beach restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Rebecca
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage room
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
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. Packaged yesterday, Operator added time to label **Corrected On-Site**
03G-53-1
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Operator is utilizing ROP of Frozen raw meat and lasagna with dates ranging 5/10-7/8 **Warning**
03G-54-1
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Black beans in walk in cooler
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans in walk in cooler dated 3/11. Today is 3/20
02C-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board grooved and stained. Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
70
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over salami in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cheddar cheese sauce rusted. Can was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee preparing ready to eat mozzarella/tomato skewers without gloves. Employee put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage area in back room
36-32-5
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle for cleaning dry erase board stored over dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced potatoes cooked 3 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In side storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bacon **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray degreaser on rack over TCS foods **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Au jus
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
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. Lettuce in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced tomatoes dated 6/22, today is 7/5. Operator threw away **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.over prep table and grill
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kale in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer in store room
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wild Thyme Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wild Thyme Catering on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wild Thyme Catering?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wild Thyme Catering.
How does Wild Thyme Catering compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Wild Thyme Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Wild Thyme Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wild Thyme Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wild Thyme Catering 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 Wild Thyme Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Thyme Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.
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