Big Shots Golf Vero Beach
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Big Shots Golf Vero Beach has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Big Shots Golf Vero Beach trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand sink In back prep area. Chef moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 small white cutting boards. Chef threw away **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector shield in ice bin
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on fryer cooler. Hood filters above grill
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fryer cooler wire shelves are rust pitted
14-33-4
52
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cut onions in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Juice on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage. Observed cardboard used to line various spices and sauces
14-05-4
58
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Dish machine still not sanitizing, time extended 7 days **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine has accumulated debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine has accumulated debris
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning solution
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries on floor in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in front of fryer
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line
21-38-4
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken found at 54°
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken found at 54° in cooler drawer overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Table cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cheese in walk-in cooler and chicken in freezer
08B-38-4
61
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bbq sauce
02C-01-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dish area
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on cooks line not washed and have stickers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Shots Golf Vero Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Shots Golf Vero Beach on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Shots Golf Vero Beach?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Big Shots Golf Vero Beach.
How does Big Shots Golf Vero Beach compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Big Shots Golf Vero Beach most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Big Shots Golf Vero Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Shots Golf Vero Beach have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Shots Golf Vero Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big Shots Golf Vero Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Shots Golf Vero Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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