Cobalt in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963Cobalt in Vero Beach has accumulated 304 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.9 per visit. The facility faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $4,600 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $3,000. Fire safety violations included an expired boiler certificate and a fire extinguisher in the red zone. Recent inspections from December 2024 through February 2026 show a pattern of warnings and callbacks with persistent high-priority violations, including four high-priority citations in the most recent February 2026 warning.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cobalt in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
This Facility
10.9
violations / inspection
10.9 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg
6.33
violations / inspection
6.33 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Indian River County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Cobalt in Vero Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $4,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015043968 | $3,000.00 | Aug 5, 2015 | Tampa | |
| 4--2015022450 | $800.00 | May 5, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015004130 | $800.00 | Nov 24, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Cobalt in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 5 Certifications out of date. Expired 10/30/2020. - From follow-up inspection 2021-04-06: Boiler inspector scheduled for Friday 4/9/2021 **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In back next to hand wash sink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cobalt in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cobalt in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cobalt in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Cobalt in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cobalt in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cobalt in Vero Beach are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cobalt in Vero Beach had?
- Cobalt in Vero Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cobalt in Vero Beach find?
- Cobalt in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cobalt in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cobalt in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Cobalt in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cobalt in Vero Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cobalt in Vero Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cobalt in Vero Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Cobalt in Vero Beach been fined?
- Cobalt in Vero Beach has been fined a total of $4,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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