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BIG C'S BBQ

1035 9 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3660217
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13510762
DBPR license6217630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#13High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using nonsplash bleach as sanitizer, no other sanitizers could be found by employees. Advised them they need germicidal bleach. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is cooking and serving food with license expired on 02/01/25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen by kitchen entrance. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by hand wash sink. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach by water heater near restroom. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 1 live roach in restroom Killed, cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**

#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (120F – Hot Holding); pulled pork (118F – Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (123F – Hot Holding) – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Cutting boards at steam table and prep cooler both heavily stained. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Jenkins expired CFM 07-11-2022. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 12

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Floors soiled with debris and roach wings, other crushed up bug material. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board at prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind hot holding unit next to stove. 1 dead roach by kitchen exit 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach outside bathroom 1 dead roach in bathroom 3 dead roaches on floor under pan storage shelf near kitchen exit All areas cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecakes, salads, and Cole slaw in cooler in front for customer self-service only labeled with common name, no other required information. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#8Basic14-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#9Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system soiled with grease and dust debris. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler at front for self service interior/shelves have accumulation of soil debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink onto floor – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.