POINTE WEST COUNTRY CLUB
7500 14 LN, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-770-3401
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chef discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken gravy (45-46F - Cooling) Made yesterday, in walk in cooler overnight
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 machine reading 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked pasta
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chef discarded
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 45f cold holding. In front glass cooler. Temperature high due to cooler door being opened for restocking fridge. Manager moved to rapid chill. Rechecked, now 42f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish racks in front of hand sink in dish area. Employee moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water at bar. Scoop was moved
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 soda guns at bar
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dish machine is not sanitizing properly. Operator has a call in with ecolab. Main dish machine is being utilized
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk bin lids have cracks
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Small bamboo steamers in walk in. Provided education
Stored food not covered. Spice mix in prep area. Employee covered
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. House made Salsa
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. Some certificates expired in October 2024
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Butter knives in basket
Dec 17, 2024Inspection 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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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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers at dish area
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. One new hire. Provided form to f&b manager
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers in dish pit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.cracked tiles in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall cooler on end of cooks line near office
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut ready to eat avocados on cooks line.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of orange marmalade dented
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Butter knives
Light not functioning. In hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods dripping grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door cooler next to office 2. Cutting board grooved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled
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.