Citron Bistro
6260 N A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105291
What drove the grade
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Used to store utensils at front counter. Squeeze bottles in hand sink next to ice machine
Repeat violation
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink next to ice machine
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Cooked potatoes Cooked broccoli cut fish in walk in. Advised employee to cover. Employee covered
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee Shake bottle over customer food in walk in. Employee moved
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ramekins used as bowls in cook line cooler
Fixed on the spot
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Used to repair chest freezer gasket upstairs
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Hot water faucet at hand sink next to dish machine is hard to turn on
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Walk in cooler floor is in disrepair. Metal panel is torn
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.