BIG DECK BAR AND GRILL
331 DOCK ST · CEDAR KEY · Levy County · FL 32625
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger meat and pan containing cut raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked hotdogs inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw meats to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 44 rodent droppings on floor inside cabinet containing fountain soda boxes in open-air dining area. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night. Stop sale issued.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Clorox" bleach stored directly on top of can containing ketchup in storage area behind kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue pot stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed pot from sink to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Cabinet containing fountain sodas in dining area not shown in plans on-file. Handwash sink, ice machine, reach-in freezer, and reach-in cooler on back porch area not shown on plans. Plans must be updated and sent to [email protected] for approval. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at cookline. Employee provided soap and towels at sink during this inspection. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label on shelf near three-compartment sink.
Basic 3
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cookline soiled with dust. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with black substance. Interior shelves of blue storage cabinet soiled with dirt and/or dust in rear storage area.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Two light fixtures on ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4Basic – Wood surface not properly sealed. Several unsealed plywood shelves not sealed in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:20 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.