WALDO'S

The grade here is the headline: WALDO'S sits at an F (52/100) after its latest health inspection on January 9, 2026.

By score it ranks near the bottom of Indian River County on health score. The report logged 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. And the recent trend is down. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.

F grade · 52/100 · near the bottom of Indian River County on health score

Get directions Call (772) 231-7091

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to WALDO'S, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • BEACH CLUB CABANA BAR & GRILL

    4.2★ nearby

  • OCEAN GRILL

    4.5★ 0.1 mi away

  • FRANCESCA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

    4.1★ 0.1 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (52/100)
Violations
14 total — 4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
3150 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.3 stars (2954 reviews)
Seats
200
Phone
(772) 231-7091
Website
Official website
Photo of WALDO'S
Photo: Vickie Marie

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 2,954 reviews
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Overall Score

22 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
  2. July 1, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 9, 2026