BIG DAWGS FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT
1330 BLANDING BLVD 135, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904-272-4204
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects observed in the following areas; one live flying insect at the flip top reach in cooler and two live flying insects at prep area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Food storage bag with raw beef stored below pans of cut raw chicken. Employee moved raw beef to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut raw chicken in kitchen reach-in cooler at 53F. Cook states chicken left out on the counter for approximately 5 minutes to prepare customer orders. Temperature of raw chicken approximately 20 minutes later at 45F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Manager food handler certification for Pamela expired in June. She states she is already signed up to take the exam/class.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishmachine with build up.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled. Fan guards in walk-in cooler are soiled. Wall at dishmachine is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on front of ice machine is dusty. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Hood filters have grease build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in reach in freezer with/over customer food. Employee moved beverage to proper storage.
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in freezer, open bag of uncooked raw beef patties stored above bags of ready to eat French fries. Employee moved raw beef patties to bottom shelf. Also, in reach in freezer on cook line, pan of raw burger patties stored above commercially packaged bags of cooked deli meat. Also, in walk-in cooler two pans of raw steak stored on top shelf above cooked chicken. Employee moved raw steak under cooked items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler, sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was put in cooler 30 minutes earlier but was filled over the fill line. Employee removed some cheese from pan and put in bottom of cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she brought from walk-in cooler to reach in cooler 1 hour prior. Employee put chicken in ice bag in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple seasoning containers on prep table to go bowls used as scoops. Employee began to removed to go bowls from products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull can on front food bagging table behind bar. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee jackets and backpack on bottom shelf of storage rack by back door on top of gallons of sliced jalapenos and hot sauce.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair. Cooler bent in bottom middle leaving large gap under both doors when shut.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and build up. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease buildup in spots.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. On both dumpsters out back of establishment dumpsters missing drain plug.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezers soiled with food debris.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door of establishment not fully sealed when closed.
Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of standup reach in freezer next to kegs in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket x2 (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee stated she will change right after finishing food order.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects near prep table in kitchen area. Also, observed 1 live flying insect on cook line near reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon on top shelf over pans of cooked chicken. Employee switched location of both products. Also, in walk-in cooler raw beef patties on shelf above ready to eat sliced turkey and sliced ham. Employee switched products.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Pamela T training expired 3/10/25. Manager stated Pamela already has the test schedule to retake.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Thomas C safestaff training expired 6/5/25. Employee Brittney G safestaff training expired 3/24/25.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage and McDonald's food bag on prep. Employee removed belongs from prep table. Also, employee open energy drink and to go cup on shelf of metal rack next to ice machine next to single use gloves. Employee removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On top shelf of rack at end of pizza topping reach in cooler, employee cell phone next to single use gloves and above clean equipment. Employee removed his phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under bag- in- box soda rack.
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment has food debris/grease. Also, walls in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, multiple ceiling tiles on cook line in front of hood system stained.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Also, hood filters above fryers and grill soiled with grease.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in dining area. Manager began killing several flying insects while inspector present. Next day callback per Linda.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw bacon stored over containers of pickle chips. Employee removed raw bacon.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in kitchen by back door, mop bucket blocking sink. Employee moved bucket.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in use on prep line has deep grooves.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In middle standing reach in freezer, employee ice cream above customer food. Ice cream was segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On canned goods storage rack, employee phone. Manager removed phone.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease. Ceiling above make line/fryers have food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In bottom of reach in cooler of flip top, two employee drink.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket, fries (125F - Hot Holding). Manager dropped in fryer again 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon arrival, hand wash station by back door blocked by mop bucket. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine walls have mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Next to fryers, stored chicken breading using to go bowl as scooper.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On top shelf of food storage rack by back door, cardboard lining.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored over clean dishes on dish rack. Employee removed drink.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler has build up under and around keg area. Floor under fryer has build up of grease. Ceiling above fryers have accumulated grease.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs sitting on fryer basket handles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor of kitchen by dish machine, to go lids. Employee lifted off ground.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up trash off kitchen floor with gloved hands, removed and discarded gloves, and immediately placed new gloves on to prepare food without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer in kitchen, case of raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat sweet potato french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on prep table near pass through window in bar. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the end of the faucet under triple sink in kitchen where no hose is attached.
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/ One manager certification expired (verbally confirmed by manager).
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified manager with six employees working. Bartender is certified food manager but proof could not be provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds chicken on time control (buckets of chicken kept by fryers in kitchen), but does not have written plan. Establishment has paperwork and began filling out Time as Public Health Control paperwork.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in prep area and on cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on glass door for reach in freezer near fryers in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near pass through window in bar. Employee drinks on shelf in server station over iced tea urns. Employee drink on cutting board in prep area of kitchen. All drinks moved and stored correctly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of energy drink can. Can emptied into cup with lid and straw.
Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce on floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sliding glass door of reach in freezer chest on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One knife between reach in cooler make table and prep table on cook line. Also pizza peel stored on soiled handle of pizza oven on cook line. Employee corrected during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Hole in light shield in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line. Exterior of pizza oven on cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloths hanging on dump sink in drink station at near bar, employee corrected during inspection
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.