BIGG DOGG BBQ LLC
6132 15TH ST E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At smoker cooker, observed Brisket at 129-132°F while Hot Holding. Operator added wood to fire to increase temperature at unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator turned on propane water heating system at time of the inspection. Plumbing system unable produce stream of water at three compartment sink and hand washing sinks. Observed approximately two inches of water at potable water tank. Operator advised employee to obtain bottled water to fill potable water tank. Operator increased water level at tank. Operator unable to produce running water at sinks at time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed ServSafe food handler training in use for Harrison Fenton. **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:02 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.