BIG BOB'S RESTAURANT AND PIZZA
12909 E HIGHWAY 25, Ocklawaha FL 32179 · 352-288-4200
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Missing on pizza at front counter. Manager added time of 2 pm.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021004032 | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | $800 |
| 5--2020052809 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | $400 |
| 5--2016039428 | Aug 18, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine, chemical was refreshed then 100 ppm.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched dry wiping cloth then continued making pizza without washing hands. Male employee placed phone in pocket then removed cheese from cooler without washing hands.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two tags on wall in kitchen missing dates.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank on back porch.
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Standing water at edge of porch, manager stated possibly condensation from air conditioning units.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Words have faded on sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager added new sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over pizza oven heavily soiled with dust.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to porch with no self closing device.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of unwashed carrots on shelf over bin with black olives and cheese. Moved during this inspection.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler: chicken base with a date mark of 7/25, discard date is 7/31. In reach in cooler at server station: milk with a date mark of 7/16, discard date 7/22.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several tiles in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in drawer cooler soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of carrots on shelf over bread. Moved during this inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday with no date mark. Manager added date.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on prep table. Moved during those inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Breadcrumb scoop handle in bread crumbs. Manager removed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust in kitchen. Wall soiled with food debris on wall above prep sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery on shelf over bags of cut lettuce. Moved.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee cutting peppers with bare hands. Hands were washed and gloves were put on.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Missing on pizza at front counter. Manager added time of 2 pm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 11/3 with no date mark. Date added.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee with nail polish cutting peppers.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on handle of walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing rings and bracelets while cutting peppers.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing between restrooms.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle on walk in cooler door. Duct tape on gasket of pizza make table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop inside bread crumbs. Removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust. Exterior of pizza oven soiled with dust.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: case of unwashed zucchini on shelf over bread crumbs and flour. Moved.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Employees were directed to set up triple sink for sanitation.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched face and scratched arm then continued to scoop sauce in cup without washing hands. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked yesterday with no date mark. Also, soup removed from freezer yesterday with no date mark. Dates were added during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Moved all.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer in kitchen soiled. Cleaned during this inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Female employee slicing Romain from bag. Bagged Romain is not prewashed. Employee rinsed chopped romain.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.