Waterfall Restaurant
2227 14 Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105068
What drove the grade
1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found on prep table.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-18
- Extension granted on Aug 12, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 12, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
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.
Operator is going to have menus remade
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
- First visitAug 11, 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
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shelled eggs over cooked ribs. Raw bacon over lettuce. Advised operator to move
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Used to store biscuits in warmer. Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found on prep table.
Roach was killed
Intermediate2
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.
Eggs Benedict on menu and cold smoked salmon
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
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Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Flour on prep table
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Dead roaches on prep table in kitchen
Advised to sanitize table
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.