What is Caffe Vero's health inspection score?

Caffe Vero has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caffe Vero last inspected?

Caffe Vero was last inspected on September 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caffe Vero have?

Caffe Vero has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caffe Vero safe to eat at?

Caffe Vero has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Caffe Vero serve?

Caffe Vero serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caffe Vero

Name: Caffe Vero
Address: 253 CANADA STREET, Lake George, 12845
Rating: 66

253 CANADA STREET, Lake George

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Sep 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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253 CANADA STREET, Lake George, FL 12845

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

10 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Sep

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Inspection

Sep 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High10 Basic

12 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1DCanned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (10)

−20 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−40 pts

Aug 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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