Florida Ridge, Indian River County

BIG BOYS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

774 S US 1, Florida Ridge, FL 32962

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Jan 20, 2026

City

Florida Ridge

County

Indian River

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24309672

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cod 46F - Cold Holding Chef states fish was pulled out this morning. Moved to freezer to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24309669

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24309670

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customers does not include address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels only K and R name of juice and lists ingredients. To sale wholesale must contact Department of Agriculture.

51-18-6

Detail 24309673

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

42-01-4

Detail 24309671

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02D-12-1

Detail 23871281

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

10-07-4

Detail 23871282

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

Detail 23871283

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

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02D-12-1

Detail 23866859

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

10-07-4

Detail 23866857

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

Detail 23866858

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 23866860

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler and white cooler in storage area

21-10-4

Detail 23866856

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23473342

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

Detail 23473344

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

Detail 23473343

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23473340

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

21-04-4

Detail 23473341

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23473345

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans on storage rack Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22977638

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22977639

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs chlorine test strips

40-06-5

Detail 22977637

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

Detail 22977636

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-37-4

Detail 22610583

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22610580

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

Detail 22610585

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22610581

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 22610584

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

12B-13-4

Detail 22610582

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

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 22311282

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

Detail 22311288

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

Detail 22311283

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

Detail 22311285

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22311281

Basic - Employee beverage container stored next to food Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22311284

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22311287

Basic - Food stored on floor. Assorted drinks behind counter, dry storage gallon food items in back kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22311286

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen dusty Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22311280

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

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 21894475

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer with bleach/chlorine.

05-08-4

Detail 21894472

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 21894474

21-08-4

Detail 21894473

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Set up to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21726546

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21726545

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Owner has added cooking equipment, hood system, food preparation area, warmers and steam table at front counter. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21726544

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21726547

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 21726541

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 6 seats and only 2 on license. Owner will update seats when plans are submitted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21726542

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bathroom. Warning

14-47-4

Detail 21726543

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves under prep table. Warning