Tradewinds
41 Royal Palm Pt, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105479
What drove the grade
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
More time given
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Tuna on menu needs asterisk
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade has old food debris
Fixed on the spot
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.
Basic5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Glassware dish machine in upstairs bar not working. Advised to contact ecolab. Employees will use main dishwasher
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters have build up. Scheduled cleaning for Sunday 8/2
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Unisex employee restroom
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
1 bulb out under hoods
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.