Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach
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308 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach, FL 32962Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach has accumulated 114 violations across 23 inspections dating back several years, averaging 4.96 violations per inspection — in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a severe and worsening pattern of employee health reporting violations, which have been cited in at least 12 of the last 6 inspections, including consecutive findings in February and March 2026. Hand washing violations appeared repeatedly in the most recent inspections (February 24 and earlier dates). Allergen awareness and chemical storage violations also recurred across multiple 2025 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after employee health reporting violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach had?
- Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach find?
- Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pepper & Salt BBQ in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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