BIG DADDY'S BARBEQUE 8
1380 N 1 ST, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 863.293.8701
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed direct electrical connection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Lid in hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in undrained ice. Raw beef and chicken inside of an ice cooler. I had the manager to drain the water and explained to him once the ice starts to melt to drain the water from off the product.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink.
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.
Light not functioning. At server window.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47 F inside the white refrigerator. Product was put on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 94F Ground Beef 96F Product was put inside the commissary walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the 3 compartment sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Wilson 3-21-2018. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink was turned on.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in standing water. Water was discarded.
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