Countryside Family Farms / EL Sid Taqueria
3300 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105402
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 6, 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.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
rice (74°F - Cold Holding) In melted ice bath in service for 2 hours. Employee moved to rapid chill
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw chicken over tamales in reach in freezer
Intermediate3
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.
1 new hire and front counter person. Provided form and signed
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Knife in hand sink
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Front counter employee who serves ice cream who has been working for 2 years
Basic6
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
Observed Mahi thawing in bucket in sink. Employee states they just did quick thaw 10 minutes ago. Employee opened packaging
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Next to 3 bay sink
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Make table cutting board
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters have grease build up. Gas stove top has grease and old food debris
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
In both restrooms
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Hanging above mixer and prep table
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.