BIG JIMS & FAMILY BARBEQUE LLC
1303 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 78 rodent droppings under the rack in back storage area across from non working reach in cooler 58 rodent droppings inside a lid on the back storage rack 4 rodent droppings inside Non working equipment across from non working reach in cooler 22 rodent droppings on top of 5 gallon bucket inside back room 21 rodent droppings under non working reach in cooler 14 rodent droppings on floor near back wall Approximately 70 rodent droppings in corner next to hand sink **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked sausage 56F Cheddar cheese 49F Chicken wings 51F Chicken liver and necks 56F Pork chops 49F Bacon 50F Person in charge threw food away. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 56F Cheddar cheese 49F Chicken wings 51F Chicken liver and necks 56F Pork chops 49F Bacon 50F Person in charge threw food away. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Food prep table across from fryer.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Discussed with manager. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In back storage area. -in woman's restroom **Warning**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -Inside kitchen across from stove thawed meats not date marked.
Basic 7
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In front of three compartment sink **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -Holes in wall in back storage area. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove near flat top soiled with old food.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – rodent droppings present. -In screen door in back storage area across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink in back area **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:08 AM.
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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.