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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 number3
Inspection Visit ID13511825
DBPR license6217630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 1 live roach by fireplace 1 live roach by register area 1 live roach running across kitchen floor prep table Operator exterminated live observed, cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Time Extended**

#14High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate22-02-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#17Intermediate31B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate53B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-09-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 1 dead roach on dry storage by hot holding unit 1 dead roach under 3 dead roaches under reach in cooler unit Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-22-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-17-5

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic02D-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#7Basic14-73-4

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

#8Basic29-27-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Basic23-03-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

#10Basic22-16-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-11-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:41 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
2 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
1 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.