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BIG DADDY'S BARBEQUE 26

1380 N 1 ST, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 863-293-8701

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304448
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, employee moved to 3-compartment sink for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided written procedures to facility.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in dish area, employee removed cooking oil from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 24, 2025Inspection 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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Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed handle from ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on floor, employee removed from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced cups with handle scoops.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Operator picked oil up off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Bulk containers of flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen near the ice machine.
Basic/36-11-4
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Prep sink has mold like substance in the inside. The manager started to clean the prep sink..
Basic/08B-19-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Dishwasher area..
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.
Basic/51-11-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the rack next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4

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.