BOBBY'S
3450 OCEAN DR, Vero Beach FL 32963 · (772)231-1138
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
7 Live, small flying insects found in bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025072090 | Jul 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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. 6 pieces of tuna thawed in ROP in walk in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on cook line cooler and walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters and cook line equipment have grease buildup - Shelving under steam table has old food debris
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Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Advised to cover
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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7 Live, small flying insects found in bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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. 6 pieces of tuna thawed in ROP in walk in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on cook line cooler and walk in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors are soiled under shelving. Bar drain and floors has old debris on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters and cook line equipment have grease buildup - Shelving under steam table has old food debris
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Advised to cover
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found at bar
Chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer
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. Tuna in walk in cooler pulled from freezer today, still partially frozen, in ROP packaging. Employee completely removed from packaging
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on tall reach in cooler on cooks line has duct tape and exposed insulation on door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above grill and wall have grease buildup. Shelves under steam table on cooks line have old food debris
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (122F - Hot Holding); onions (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table for 1 hour-advised to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease Wall behind grill has grease Fans in walk in have dust build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless cooler on cooks line has old food debris and grease buildup up on wire racks
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (122F - Hot Holding); onions (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table for 1 hour-advised to reheat
Ceiling tile missing. Above women's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents are soiled in mold like substance at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease Wall behind grill has grease Fans in walk in have dust build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless cooler on cooks line has old food debris and grease buildup up on wire racks
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in-Rice 48f. Shrimp salad 48f. Cut tomatoes 49f. Hot dogs 48f all cold holding for 3 hours. Manager moved to rapid chill. Tall single door cooler- Tall stainless cooler- Cheese 47f cold holding..; shaved beef (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F - Cold Holding); burgers (44F - Cold Holding) Manager states they just had busy lunch. All items have been in coolers for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chill all items. Advised to have coolers checked for issues and temperature turned down on units Salad cooler- cut lettuce 51f. Ranch 48f. Blue cheese dressing 47f. Cold holding. Walk in cooler - coleslaw 46f.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (122F - Hot Holding); onions (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table for 1 hour-advised to reheat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray stored on rack with bread.Employee removed
Ceiling tile missing. Above women's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents are soiled in mold like substance at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease Wall behind grill has grease Fans in walk in have dust build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless cooler on cooks line has old food debris and grease buildup up on wire racks
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at severs station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom used by employees
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler at front counter has build up around door frame/ gaskets Front counter shelves are soiled old food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled in grease and dust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of grease behind wall
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented can and ROP tuna
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler: chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding) In cooler for 1 hour. Advised to empty cooler and rapid chill items.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small cooler 55f Tall stainless 46f. Visible ice on tall cooler
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. Tuna in ROP
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at severs station
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler 55f. Tall stainless and small stainless reach in
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom used by employees
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler at front counter has build up around door frame/ gaskets Front counter shelves are soiled old food debris. Hood filters heavily soiled in grease and dust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of grease behind wall
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray on cooks line being stored next to fries
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives sitting in hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip made Saturday
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler, under shelves
Food stored on floor. Box of chicken in walk in cooler and plastic container of raw chicken in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small stainless cooler on cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door on rt side
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets small table top reach in cooler Hood filters Gaskets salad make table
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Gas steam table with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils. Dishwasher handled clean dishes with dirty hands.dishes rewashed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over muscle intact beef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine by bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid near slicer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop being used in storage bins
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 2. Wet wiping cloth snot stored in bucket between uses.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 2. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.