BIG BOYS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
BIG BOYS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT located in VERO BEACH has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
8th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida, 32690
Indian River County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461704
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459929
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water reading 103f. Advised to add hot water **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Juice Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Operator has pulled all juice products. Labels are supposed to come in today. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928075
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water reading 103f. Advised to add hot water **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler and white cooler in storage area
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Chef removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Juice Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830547
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans on storage rack Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fish in freezer in shopping bag. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721861
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs chlorine test strips
Inspection Date: 2/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508192
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened waters in reach in cooler. Educated employee Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Jerk chicken rice. Mac and cheese single door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507790
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344023
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container stored next to food Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Assorted drinks behind counter, dry storage gallon food items in back kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen dusty Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and spice containers with no label Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for food storage in reach in freezer. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken curry in reach in cooler not date marked Warning