BIG DOG STATION
3148 NE 12 AVE, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954-561-4304
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015003914 | Jan 23, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef stored on top of bread. Walk In Cooler Employee removed Beef and placed on bottom shelf
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to dispense chili
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to rest door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw pork stored right next to Chili. Walk In Cooler. Employee moved Chili to top shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Utensils washed and rinsed in 3Compartment sink without being sanitized
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.. Wall next to Deep fryer.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At Bar Operator secured tanks with a chain
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle dirty
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Stored food not covered. Cut melon found in Walk In Cooler Employee covered melon
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bartender used plastic cup to scoop ice
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Owner secured helium tanks
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease buildup on front and sides of fryer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Observed kitchen cloths being stored in hand washing sink at the bar. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shepherds pie in walk-in cooler per operator made Friday July 21 2023 prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked
Spray bottle containing dish soap substance not labeled. Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup used to dispense cooked mushrooms in flip top cooler. Employee removed and discarded Observed plastic soufflé cup being used to dispense sugar. Employee removed and discarded..
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the indoor bar.
Cardboard used on floor in walk-in cooler as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first on floor outside entrance to kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water outside walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floor behind cook line. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
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.