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BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING

3100 9TH ST W · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1287661
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8706373
DBPR license4650812

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F – Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F – Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at back of truck near smoker.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling near cook line.

#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease catch tray for smoker missing, less than 1 quart grease on ground behind smoker. Operator installed trap and removed grease from ground for proper disposal. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from drip tray on smoker. Operator installed a temporary tray to catch dripping grease. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.