WILKE'S FOURTEEN BONES
Direction matters as much as the letter. WILKE'S FOURTEEN BONES sits at a B (82/100) today, but its inspections have been getting cleaner, not messier — an improving trend a single grade can't show.
It currently ranks safer than 20% of Indian River County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (January 12, 2026) still cited 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 4 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.4 from 2,101 reviews. Menus here flag options for dairy-free, keto, and paleo diners.
Trend: improving · B (82/100) · safer than 20% of Indian River County restaurants we grade
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Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (82/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic
- Address
- 1500 US 1, Vero Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Barbecue restaurant, Caterer, Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (2101 reviews)
- Seats
- 124
- Phone
- (772) 770-5646
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
64 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 12, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
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July 24, 2025 · Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 23, 2025 · Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
3 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to WILKE'S FOURTEEN BONES, by Florida DBPR grade:
- CHECKERS 6271
- VERO BOWL
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 12, 2026