BIG DADDY'S PIZZA & SUBS
407 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954.971.0810
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator, "out of test strips".
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of minced garlic inside single door cooler, small single service plastic bowl used as scoop. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 separate lowboy coolers. Operator knocked ice off of one
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed ceiling tile missing over triple sink in kitchen. 2. Back room storage area ceiling tiles missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1.Observed flip top in kitchen opposite fryer has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Cutting board next to flip top has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.Observed in kitchen, flip top opposite fryer gasket is torn. 2. Walk in cooler, door gasket is torn.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Observed migali two door low boy cooler insulation missing on left door. 2. One door migali cooler insulation missing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator repaired during inspection
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection.
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. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three-compartment sink has no hot water. Water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water. Water reading 107F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. In bathroom, water reading 85F. operator turned on hot water. Water reading 100F 2. Hand washing sink at front counter, water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water. Water reading 105F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking.
Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed ceiling tile missing over triple sink in kitchen. 2. Back room storage area ceiling tiles missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1.Observed flip top in kitchen opposite fryer has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Cutting board next to flip top has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.Observed in kitchen, flip top opposite fryer gasket is torn. 2. Walk in cooler, door gasket is torn.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Observed migali two door low boy cooler insulation missing on left door. 2. One door migali cooler insulation missing.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator repaired during inspection
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator inverted
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled around pizza station
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage area, left exposed to dust and other debris, in back storage area. Operator stored properly.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 145F in boiling water. calibrated thermometer to 212F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging beside hand sink. Manager labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of shredded cheddar in Migali reach in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Tow tiles in kitchen area missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket loose and damaged on Migali reach in cooler.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings and pasta cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Advice operator to place ice pack on items for quick chill.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 1:05 p.m. pizza held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Operator determined that pizza was cooked at 12.30 p.m. operator correctly time marked pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/13/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at Migali refrigerator.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed food containers on cookline not stored inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed gaskets at Migali refrigerator in disrepairs.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed inside Migali refrigerator.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -Observed plumbing line in walk-in cooler dripping water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on dining room area floor.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in dishwashing 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.