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BIGFOOT CROSSING EATERY

13065 HWY 87 N, Jay FL 32565 · 850-889-2064

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701663
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed Raw chicken 59f, raw pork 55f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked yellow rice 47f, cooked white rice 47f, milk 48f, baked beans 48f,cooked potatoes 47f, cooked bbq pork 48f, cooked black beans 47f, cooked chicken gizzards 48f, raw steak skewers 48f in walk-in cooler. All items over 4 hours per employee.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed Raw chicken 59f, raw pork 55f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked yellow rice 47f, cooked white rice 47f, milk 48f, baked beans 48f,cooked potatoes 47f, cooked bbq pork 48f, cooked black beans 47f, cooked chicken gizzards 48f, raw steak skewers 48f in walk-in cooler. All items over 4 hours per employee.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. License renewed by phone during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat biscuits in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment does not have a certified food manager.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to coffee station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line. Operator added soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees hired over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-13-5

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.