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BIG LEE'S - SERIOUS ABOUT BARBECUE

431 NE 1ST AVE, Ocala FL 34470

Last inspected Jul 23, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5250566
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water plumbing in disrepair, waste water dumped on ground, Manager fixed plumbing.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink area, bottle not labeled, Manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drinks next to single service, Manger removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/50-04-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Waste water plumbing disconnected, observed water around concrete/asphalt area from trailer, Manager fixed during inspection.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler soiled, employee started cleaning process.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water plumbing in disrepair, waste water dumped on ground, Manager fixed plumbing.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer, employee personal food above customers food, Manager moved.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven dirty.
Basic/22-08-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Trailer door no self closing
Basic/35B-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink hot water knob and three compartment sink knob, Manager fixed during inspection.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation

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.