Beach Bowls Cafe

1355 US Hwy 1 Ste 9, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105481

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection
3 high priority, 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic
-34
Extension granted on Sep 3, now extension granted
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-3
Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Aug242026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Curriculum completed by Alison CPD certified certificates. Operator states they need 14 days to complete approved vendor certification.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 3, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Time extended to 10/24/26
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  See stop sale.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Hummus dated 8/13. Today is 8/24
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Cleaner stored on prep table
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
  Grab and go juices in front counter not labeled. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. Operator removed from cooler.
- Code 11, Employee health: 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. Provided form
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Cook line hand sink blocked by stool and trash can. Employee moved
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  Bottled juice in grab and go cooler at front counter
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in buckets in kitchen
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair and currently leaking water from ceiling onto floor into multiple buckets in kitchen.
  Water is not dripping onto any other surfaces.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.