BIG SHOTS GOLF VERO BEACH
3456 US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-979-4653
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on front line. Roach was killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and ran again, now 100ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on front line. Roach was killed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi sitting out unattended in storage area observed at 55f. Employee moved to rapid chill sour cream (45fF - Cold Holding); in cooler for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill in metal pans
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass door reach in opened yesterday. Chef added date
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris
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. New hires, manager had form and had employees sign
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cooks line and front counter hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in tortilla chips
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with a mold-like substance in dry storage. Manager pulled down and cleaned
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Glass door cooler draining into pan on floor. Pan is filled to brim. Advised operator to dispose
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bucket on floor in dry storage area. 1 dead roach on can in dry storage. Manager discarded and sanitized
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blenders wet with lids on. Manager moved lids to air dry
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken wings in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ovens
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili in walk in cooler cooling overnight observed at 48-51f
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chili
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink In back prep area. Chef moved
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 small white cutting boards. Chef threw away
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo and ground beef made 2 days. Chef added dated
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate for Mary
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector shield in ice bin
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on fryer cooler. Hood filters above grill
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fryer cooler wire shelves are rust pitted
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cut onions in reach in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage. Observed cardboard used to line various spices and sauces
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. Mahi still partially frozen in walk in cooler. chef added slits to packages
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Juice on cutting board
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers Hood filters
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue cheese crumbles
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. Mahi in cook line drawer. Educated manager and he added slits
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine has accumulated debris
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine has accumulated debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour.
Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries on floor in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in front of fryer
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line
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