BIG C'S BBQ
1035 9 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. # 10 can of baked beans b. # 10 can of ketchup c. 46oz can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee outside of establishment return to kitchen and begin engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2023 Operator updated license while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed knife. **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store and bought disinfectant chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-16-4Basic – All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on pipe near three-compartment sink. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. # 10 can of baked beans b. # 10 can of ketchup c. 46oz can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on food in kitchen. **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.
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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.