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
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in dish area, employee removed cooking oil from floor.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk-in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed handle from ice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on floor, employee removed from floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced cups with handle scoops.
Food stored on floor. Operator picked oil up off floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Bulk containers of flour.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen near the ice machine.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Prep sink has mold like substance in the inside. The manager started to clean the prep sink..
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Dishwasher area..
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the rack next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
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.