Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach
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3300 43 Ave Ste 4, Vero Beach, FL 32960Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach has recorded 17 inspections with 110 total violations dating back to January 2022, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations are a persistent pattern, appearing as high-priority findings in 9 of the 17 inspections, including the three handwashing procedure violations cited in the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Employee health policy violations were documented in 5 inspections between 2021 and 2024. Food contact surface violations appeared in 4 inspections, and parasite destruction violations in 4 inspections. Management awareness violations were cited in 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach had?
- Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach find?
- Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Rio Coco Cafe in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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