BIG OAK BBQ
1440 DUNN AVE STE 30 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at dish area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 115 rodent droppings, 30 under prep tables in side prep area 4 in dry storage under bag-in-box soda soda rack. 6 in dry storage area on shelves 1 in dry storage on plastic wrap of styrofoam containers on shelf. 38 under sink and counter in back prep area. 6 in prep area on floor by rack. 10 in prep area on floor by water heater. 3 on floor by back door 4 in prep area under hot holding unit. 13 in prep area on shelf with bulk containers of dry seasoning. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in hot holding unit, liquid cheese (76F – Reheating). Operator stated cheese was placed in warmer 2.5 hours earlier. In walk-in cooler, potato salad (44F – Cold Holding); green beans (44F – Cold Holding). Items prepared yesterday.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, potato salad (44F – Cold Holding); green beans (44F – Cold Holding). Items prepared yesterday. At cook line reach-in cooler, slaw (54F – Cold Holding); potato salad (57F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items place in cooler 3 hours earlier. Ambient temperature 53f. Employee moved items to another reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At cook line in hot holding unit, liquid cheese (76F – Reheating). Operator stated cheese was placed in warmer 2.5 hours earlier.
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line, scoop in bulk rice container has handle broken off. Operator removed and placed scoop with handle in container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, 2 employee drinks on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area, standing water on floor.
36-73-4Basic – Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind cooking equipment has build up. In prep area, floor has build up. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in freezer, cases of turkey breast stacked on sheet tray.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. At prep area, multiple rubber bands on handle of can opener.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple shelves have build up. At cook line, exterior of breading container soiled. At cook line, sides of cooking equipment has build up. Exterior of reach-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At smoker, cardboard box reused to hold wooden paddle.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk-in freezer, floor has rusting.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. At cook line, rubber spatula has melted handle and chipped/ burnt. Operator removed and replaced with new spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.