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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 8 rodent droppings under the non-operating two door reach in cooler in back storage room. -Approximately 36 rodent droppings under two storage racks in back storage area. -Approximately 3 rodent droppings behind refrigerators at front counter area.
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. -Rodent poison, "Ramik Bar," observed under wire storage racks, window sill, and prep table in back prep area. Box of rodent poison "Ramik Bars" stored under prep table in back storage area.
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand wash sink in back storage area blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Sanitizer bucket and wet wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink in back storage area. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Discussed with operator.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sinks Inside mens bathroom and inside back storage area.
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Gasoline container and engine oil stored inside back room, operator removed from restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezers on cooks line, back storage area, and front counter soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand wash sink in back storage area plumbing leaking. Discussed with operator.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler on cooks line and reach in cooler at front counter area shelves soiled.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – rodent droppings present. -Screen door in back storage across from three compartment sink is torn and has a hole. Discussed with manager.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Tested at 0ppm
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 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.