Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice observed at 51f. Sitting above chill line for 30 minutes. Manager moved to cooler to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris. Employee moved to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust buildup on wall near ice cream machines
36-27-5
58
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (117F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table 1 hour. Advised to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on wall/shelf above flat top and between grill. Gaskets on produce cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger being stored on baking sheet with empanadas and above cooked ground beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is utilizing ROP for smoked sausage and smoked pork butt **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new hires. Operator had form and employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at water heater. Operator called plumber
29-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb out Under hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan
23-03-4
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and pickled onions found at 56f. Sitting above the ice. Manager added more ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef with cut limes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In frozen drink cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manger disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager added slits to packaging, fish was partially frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled
02D-01-5
58
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee wiping knife to cut food with a soiled dry cloth. Employee cleaned and sanitized knife. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade, cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container on hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter. Scoop in hand sink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form for newer employees and dishwasher.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping guacamole.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At kitchen cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip warmer. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
41
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces/condiment bottles. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at back door with no mushroom valve.
29-34-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia is 0 ppm with dishes being washed. New quaternary ammonia set up to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fans. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soiled fryer outside back door.
33-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease.Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food build up under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lacking date for items sold from freezer to public.
02D-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of chip warmers, microwave, oven and warmer exterior.
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line area.
36-27-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At back door. Removed from premise. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria.
How does Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Countryside Family Farms / El Sid Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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