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CATERING BY ELIZABETH KENNEDY

Based on 8 health inspections, CATERING BY ELIZABETH KENNEDY in VERO BEACH has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

486 21 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13470599

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 5 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on bulk bin soiled with old food debris, employee moved to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Above stove
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelves used to stored clean plates and dishware
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk and half and half in walk in cooler. Employee added date Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler have old labels and not date marked properly. Provided education to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

7/25/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13470069

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10881859

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in is ambient 55f Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to hot water heater
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on stove
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025. Operator paid and renewed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar mix 54 F Curry sauce 54 F Spaghetti 54. F Beef 55f Cooked mushrooms 55 f Butter 54 f Beef in tomato sauce 53f. Queso 53 f Tomato sauce 53f Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauce, cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms in walk in

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8888999

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Door is not able to shut due to build up
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean plastic containers Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining container of sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and ready to eat lobster meat in same pan in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pasta, cooked meat in red sauce, cooked chicken need date marks. - piccata sauce in walk in cooler date marked 2/2. Today is 2/17. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

9/13/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8716753

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes In walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8514721

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 40-06-5: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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8514393

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**

10/2/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8338425

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cut in ceiling tiles. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches observed in front of walk-in next to store. Operator cleaned up during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup and powdered sugar. Multiple items in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Elizabeth expired. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Warning