Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach
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2190 45 Street 105, Vero Beach, FL 32967Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach has accumulated 77 violations across 14 inspections since 2021, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility has received two warning dispositions and one administrative complaint recommendation, most recently in September 2023 with 15 violations including five high-priority citations. Employee health reporting and proper hand washing have been the most frequently cited issues. The restaurant has not been shut down and has complied with all callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach had?
- Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach find?
- Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zafem Caribbean Restaurant in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Zafem Caribbean Restaurant 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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