BIG C'S BBQ
1035 9 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a chlorine sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer is used for laundry and deodorizes. Operator purchased Germicidal Bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, rinsing pans in three-compartment sink without sanitizing items. Discussed with operator proper warewashing techniques. Employee rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized pans. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on steam table and reach-in cooler are soiled with food buildup between cracks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards on steam table and reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles cracked in kitchen near steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:36 PM.
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.