Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BIG DOG STATION

3148 NE 12 AVE · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3749661
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788163
DBPR license1622279

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 3, 2026
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 4, 2026
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on shelf where water heater is stored. 2 rodent droppings on top of Guinness beer box in storage room. Approximately 4 rodent droppings on top of cans of mushrooms in storage room. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on top of box of cans of marinara sauce in storage room. Approximately 3 rodent droppings inside a box of canned marinara sauce in storage room. 2 rodent droppings under flip top cooler in kitchen. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under kitchen handwashing sink. Approximately 5 rodent droppings next to standing freezer in kitchen. Approximately 40 rodent droppings next to lottery machine in dining area. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on shelf next to lottery machine in dining area. Approximately 20 rodent droppings on shelf at bar area where canned drinks are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cooked turkey (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (46F – Cold Holding); chili (47F – Cold Holding) per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Held in walk in cooler overnight. In flip top cooler sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Held in flip top cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cooked turkey (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (46F – Cold Holding); chili (47F – Cold Holding) per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Held in walk in cooler overnight. In flip top cooler sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Held in flip top cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of windex and spic n span stored on shelf next to gallons of sauces. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in handwashing sink in bar area. Employee removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at bar handwashing sink. Employee provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water in bar handwashing sink **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in bar area has no sign **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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