Tradewinds

41 Royal Palm Pt, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105479

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Intermediate · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. 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:

    • 4 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 30, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    8 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What 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.

    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

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.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Restrooms2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Current license displayed1
Manager certification and employee training1