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GRAND HARBOR GOLF AND BEACH CLUB

4985 CLUB TER, Vero Beach FL 32967 · 772-778-9000

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4100990
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef Patty 47F manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015029155Jun 1, 2015Jul 29, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels in walk in cooler. Manager placed tag
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer bucket Cooks line. Manager moved
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Operator is in process of scheduling group training
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans. Employee began to separate pans
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour in bakery
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above stove
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Bar dishwasher reading 0ppm. Main dishwasher is reading 136f. Using hot water as sanitizer
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over bread in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensil
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Southwestern soup
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Hood filter not secured from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on on dessert cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with dust in dishwasher area
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags have dates on oyster tags
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 202f.
Intermediate/22-59-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on lunch menu. Operator was able to reprint menu during inspection
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Turkey chili in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Food stored on floor. Bottled water in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4
Hood filter not secured in automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Bar glass washer reading 0ppm. Operator stated they will use kitchen dishwasher to wash glasses
High priority/22-41-4/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Operator has had eco lab. Part has been ordered. Operator stated they are using main dish machine. Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mandarin oranges dented on seam
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Bar glass washer reading 0ppm. Operator stated they will use kitchen dishwasher to wash glasses
High priority/22-41-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining containers of food on cooks line. Manager removed
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler all items in cooler since 9am. Found at 1:30pm Cut lettuce 51f Blue cheese 53f Cooked Shrimp 46f Sliced turkey 45f Cut melon 45f Chicken salad 45. F Shrimp salad 45f
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied Mussels in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Can opener blade was cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bins
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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 packaging no longer frozen.see stop sale
Basic/06-09-1
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In bakery
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can apple butter
High priority/01B-01-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag was returned to fresh mussels in walk in cooler
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At main bar
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At main bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Hood filters 2.fan in dish area
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers in cook line cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp in cook line cooler drawer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef Patty 47F manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Au jus 127F clarified butter 127F recommended to reheat to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200 ppm. Dumped and added quaternary
High priority/41-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Joe lee bar used as a dump station
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Interior top of ice machine moderately soiled with milk like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop corn starch.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large food grade containers
Basic/24-08-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over clean dishes.
Basic/35B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw lettuce not washed prior to preparation cutting into wedges.
Basic/08B-39-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado. Manager removed to be washed and sticker removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.