Frenchies in Vero Beach

Last inspected:

1517 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Overview

Frenchies in Vero Beach has logged 25 inspections over its record with 251 total violations, averaging 10.0 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the facility's inspection history, particularly hand washing failures (cited in at least 8 inspections), employee health policy violations (cited in 7 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in 6 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 5 inspections). The facility experienced a Warning Issued disposition on April 29, 2024 after an inspection documented five high-priority violations including management awareness failures, toxic substance control, chemical storage, and food contact surface issues. A subsequent Call Back inspection on May 8, 2024 documented compliance with prior violations. Fire safety violations on record include improper cooking equipment hood suppression (January 2019) and an oversized propane tank located inside the building (December 2015). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 documented 12 violations including a high-priority hand washing violation and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
262Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Frenchies in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 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

Frenchies in Vero Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Frenchies in Vero Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2019034702 $200.00 May 30, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Frenchies in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Talked with Inspector Rich Marini and Sandy let know about portable fryer not under suppression- let operator know they said they weren't able to utilize even if covered- needs to be under hood suppression or have its own suppression
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. - in the supplies storage room

Frenchies in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Frenchies in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchies in Vero Beach last inspected?
Frenchies in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Frenchies in Vero Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Frenchies in Vero Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Frenchies in Vero Beach had?
Frenchies in Vero Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Frenchies in Vero Beach find?
Frenchies in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Frenchies in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
No, Frenchies in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Frenchies in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Frenchies in Vero Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Frenchies in Vero Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Frenchies in Vero Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Frenchies in Vero Beach been fined?
Frenchies in Vero Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Frenchies in Vero Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Di Mare Restaurant (2015-2019).

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