BIG DOGS BARBECUE & MORE
7960 UNIT 4 US 1, Micco FL 32976 · 321-339-8808
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ James.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in truck front, torn gasket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer front of truck.
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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.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart on wheels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, cooked collard greens, cooked baked beans. Reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers Shed
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard greens,cooked potatoes, cooked duck, cooked chicken cooked ribs single door reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler in truck
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor shed
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collard greens, cooked potatoes and baked beans not date marked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in trailer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Freezer in trailer
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Sent operator copy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Sent operator copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, beans and collard greens
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and pork reach in cooler in shed
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. Sent copy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Sent copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes cooked collard greens and cooked baked beans
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer on exterior of reach in cooler states 31 ambient temperature is 47F. Food temperatures are at 43F on the edge of temperature abuse.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans found with no date mark
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wheels are buried under mulch. Advised operator to move
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.
Oct 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stainless RIC -ribs (46F -cooling); cooked chicken halves (46F - Cooling); pulled pork (47F - cooling); cooked brisket (47F - cooling);
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cooked Potatoes found. PIC stated potatoes were cooked at operators home.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer on exterior of reach in cooler states 31 ambient temperature is 47F. Food temperatures are at 43F on the edge of temperature abuse.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Multiples smoked meats found wrapped in foil in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans found with no date mark
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wheels are buried under mulch. Advised operator to move
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.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked potatoes prepared in a private home. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stainless RIC -ribs (46F -cooling); cooked chicken halves (46F - Cooling); pulled pork (47F - cooling); cooked brisket (47F - cooling);
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Cooked Potatoes found. PIC stated potatoes were cooked at operators home.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometer on exterior of reach in cooler states 31 ambient temperature is 47F. Food temperatures are at 43F on the edge of temperature abuse.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Multiples smoked meats found wrapped in foil in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans found with no date mark
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers by hand wash sink
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wheels are buried under mulch. Advised operator to move
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cornish hens found thawing in standing water
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.