WALDO'S
3150 Ocean Drive
Vero Beach, Florida, 32963
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1: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 and tuna in walk in cooler,partially frozen. Chef slit packages Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under storage rack in back room near walk in Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease under equipment on cooks line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -gasket on cook line reach in cooler Repeat Violation
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Using unapproved disinfectant. Educated operator. Has quat sanitizer on site. Advised to use that.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Heavily Dented canned tomatoes. See stop sale
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over over fish dip in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in prep room behind support beam. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash in ice bath found at 40-44f. Advised to add more ice to surround container **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar and servers station outside
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are heavily soiled, gaskets on cook line coolers.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24. Manager renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw haddock over lettuce. Corrected On-Site
- 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 mahi Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce in ice bath at 49f in service for 1 hour. Advised rapid chill. Pasta salad 58 Tomato 48 In cooler overnight **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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. Tuna walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 #10 cans jalapeños
- 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 Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag in box soda in dry storage room
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing salads without hair restraint
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door off kitchen as gap. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid broken on flour container in dry storage, manager ordered new container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at bar hand wash sink Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen salsa sitting out on table still frozen, advised manager and was moved to cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on flour container Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Orange juice caddy was in ice, moved into proper location, no stop sale issued Corrected On-Site
- 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 stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Advised manager and moved to the proper place Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings found at 46° in cooler 4.5 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings found at 46°
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser, advised manager and soap was refilled. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).