El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach
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901 21 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has been inspected 24 times since 2022, accumulating 291 violations—an average of 12.1 per inspection, more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, with management awareness, employee health reporting, chemical storage, and toxic substance control appearing repeatedly. The facility has also faced two disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines. Most recent inspections show continuing patterns of non-compliance: the March 4, 2026 routine inspection found 30 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, consumer advisory, toxic substance control), while the September 30, 2025 inspection documented 27 violations with four high-priority citations (management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, toxic substance control). A fire safety violation was documented on September 29, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020041618 | $320.00 | Aug 12, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2015001602 | $200.00 | Nov 19, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections46 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 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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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 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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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach last inspected?
- El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach had?
- El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach find?
- El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach been fined?
- El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Rey Mexican Restaurant in Vero Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Savor (2021).
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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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