BIG BITE BBQ & SEAFOOD LLC
1521 45 ST · MANGONIA PARK · Palm Beach County · FL 33407
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 Rusted cans of cut green beans (6lbs 6 oz) **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handled broom then handled clean ice scoop; no hand wash. Operator washed hands and placed ice scoop to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator wash ice scoop at triple sink with soap; no sanitizing. Advised operator to setup sanitizer sink and sanitize scoop. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around in kitchen some landing on boxes of soda, clean equipments and garbage can at prep area. Approximately 7 live flies flying around between large oven and prep table in kitchen. Approximately 15 live flies flying around between ice machine and walk in cooler in kitchen. Approximately 5 live flies flying around near dry storage area and office area in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door reach in cooler: raw shrimp stored above cooked wings. At walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above cooked collard greens. At double door reach in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above gravy. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in kitchen at cook line that ran under main prep table with hot holding drawers. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door reach in cooler: pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on counter 10 minutes prior then returned to cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. At walk in cooler: cooked collard greens (73F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (72F – Cold Holding) As per operator, both items were taken out of unit and stored on counter for approximately 3 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey cooked 3 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark. **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed stagnant water on floor of walk in cooler and on several areas of kitchen floor inside kitchen. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Observed ceiling leaking water onto floor surface in kitchen near cookline. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:26 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.