Wilke's Fourteen Bones
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wilke's Fourteen Bones stretching back to 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Wilke's Fourteen Bones trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (46-49F - Cold Holding) Above chill line for 1 hour. Moved to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside Hand sink needs paper towels and soap and hand washing sign
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Take out menu. Operator will reprint menu with consumer advisory **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris under microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce over ranch in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
86
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at front counter under bar top. Manager was able to kill. 1 dead under microwave at expo line 1 dead at soda box station on floor **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook at front counter rubbed nose multiple times and then handled spatula utensils to tend to items on grill without washing hands. Educated manager
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator is actively trying to renew license over phone. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shed ice deflector shield
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grill at front counter
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer at grill **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up up on hoods and equipment at front counter. Food buildup bulk bin lids in dry storage
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in shed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran digital thermometer through machine twice, reading 136f. Manager called eco lab during inspection, technician will be out today. Manager set up 3 bay sink with sanitizer **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over cooked ribs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Expo cooler door at front counter has exposed insulation
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Black pepper on floor in shed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose outside
29-34-4
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. Marie
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on grill drawers is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on grill and gasket on cooler drawer
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ribs on speed cart in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
64
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated it was restocked after lunch, approximately 1 hour ago. Advised rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken and ribs in alto sham found at 117F. Advised rapid reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn flakes . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
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. Mahi in ROP still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Brunswick stew in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Chef handled toast with bare hand, threw away and washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Insulation showing in expo reach in cooler. 2 gasket torn on salad cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside dry goods storage shed
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Ice machine in shed dirty
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Brisket trimmings in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
58
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Educated manager on proper procedures
12A-11-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored on counter next to takeout foods **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in sink on cooks line
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White reach in freezer
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork in freezer
08B-12-5
41
Jul 11, 2022
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. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding); slaw (70F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (68F - Cold Holding) operator stated just restocked after lunch 1 hour ago recommended rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in low hot holding cabinet 2. Cutting board no longer cleanable **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wilke's Fourteen Bones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wilke's Fourteen Bones on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wilke's Fourteen Bones?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wilke's Fourteen Bones.
How does Wilke's Fourteen Bones compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Wilke's Fourteen Bones most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Wilke's Fourteen Bones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wilke's Fourteen Bones have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wilke's Fourteen Bones 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 Wilke's Fourteen Bones inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wilke's Fourteen Bones is inspected around three times per year on average.
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