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BIG WOOD BBQ & GRILL

314 NW 72 TRACE · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3410535
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8569008
DBPR license7100300

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In breading station next to fryers, after one hour lunch rush when lid was up: beef (52F – Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice bath in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris.

#12Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office moved and movable reach-in cooles and reach-in freezers added in back covered storage area. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer are currently under construction. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulations.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet pans nesting on storage shelf near dish machine.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting boards with cut marks. Some shelving and racks are starting to show rust. Reach in freezer outside one door has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler one door has exposed insulation on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket and reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line. Upper backsplash of soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Upper guard of mixer soiled with old food debris. Manager removed and cleaned. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drinks in reach-in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dishwashing area.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket, not hanging to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.