LITTLE GEM

LITTLE GEM in VERO BEACH has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

1910 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/8/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13661986

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: 7 day extension for hand sink to be replaced - Spoke to plan review on phone about removal of hand sink. Plan review wants hand sink put back in place **Time Extended**

3/30/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13549144

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in reach in Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink next to 3 bay sink is not accessible due to large trashcan in way Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.cook line Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. 2 employees, forms were signed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5: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. Employee added date Corrected On-Site

10/14/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10898720

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor in dry storage due to
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over yogurt Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored next to waffle iron Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container being stored in hand sink. Rack in front of hand sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

5/13/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10830691

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For 3 bay sink