Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach

Last inspected:

9520 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Part of: Shell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Shell Of Vero Beach Inc is a convenience store and packaged ice facility in Vero Beach. The facility received a sanitation inspection on September 25, 2026, and met inspection requirements.

The inspection identified 12 violations. Corrected violations during the visit included missing common name labels on honey mustard, spicy mustard, salt, oil, and vinegar containers at the condiment cooler, and chemicals (shampoo bottles) improperly stored over single-use articles and ready-to-eat food items on retail shelving. Additional violations documented include open boxes stored directly on the floor at the walk-in cooler, a missing sanitizer test kit in the backroom, leaking faucets at the hand wash and three-compartment sinks, trash and debris accumulation inside the dumpster enclosure, unused equipment stored next to soda fountain syrup racks, food debris buildup on the kitchen floor behind the fryer, water-damaged ceiling tiles in the retail area, no written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, and no certified food protection manager on staff. The person in charge was also unable to correctly respond to questions about preventing transmission of foodborne disease, symptoms of transmissible diseases, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guidelines and a reporting agreement were provided during the inspection, and the establishment was advised that an electronic copy of the completed report with corrected citations may be emailed to [email protected].

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail area- Assorted chemicals such as shampoo bottles stored over single use articles and ready to eat food items at retail shelving. COS- All chemicals move to proper location during visit and verified. x
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen- Missing labels with their common name on honey mustard, spicy mustard, salt, oil and vinegar containers located at condiment cooler. COS- Proper labels provided.
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom- Open boxes stored directly on floor at walk-in cooler.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Backroom- Sanitizer test kit not provided during inspection.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom- Faucets at hand wash sink and three compartment sink is leaking.
5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115
Outside- Accumulation of trash and debris build up on floor inside dumpster enclosure.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Backroom- Unused items such as generator, shelving, coffee machine and milk dispenser stored next to soda fountain syrup racks.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Kitchen- Old food debris build up on floor behind the fryer.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- Some ceiling tiles have water damaged.

Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach last inspected?
Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach had?
Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach find?
Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Shell of Vero Beach INC in Vero Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

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