Heaton's Reef Bar and Grill
3500 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105149
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Air duct soiled with condensation
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitAug 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar machine reading 0ppm. Primed and still reading 0ppm
Repeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to exec chef
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Air duct soiled with condensation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Mold like substance on vent Next to dish machine.
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.