BIG JOHN'S ALABAMA BAR-B-QUE
5707 N 40 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked ribs 98 F, per operator ribs were taken off grill 1 hour prior. Time temped 3:15. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink across from ice machine.
Basic 3
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen across from ice machine. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken top of reach in freezer across from stove. Reach in cooler handle across from ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.