Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “live” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing and cooking food wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the fries cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table kitchen area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Adding table for a buffet at front area without a plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Per supervisor Doreen . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing and cooking food wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the fries cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table kitchen area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken kabob stored above of beef kabob at the bottom of make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insects found by the mop sink not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Adding table for a buffet at front area without a plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table kitchen area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber stored above clean and cut onion . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing and cooking food wearing watch . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the fries cooler . **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor next to the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
39
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect at the dishwasher area not landing at any food . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen equipment and. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the wrong spot .
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tabula (55F - Cold Holding); babaganoug (46F - Cold Holding);tomato salad (52F - Cold Holding) Falafel 53f . Operator stated that all the food stored at the table less than one hour ago and they moved it to the walk-in cooler to cool down . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of milk and sauce at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect at the dishwasher area not landing at any food . **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle had a cleaner had no label . Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee stored next to the shawema station. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating fries and drinking water at the kitchen area .
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen equipment and.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor back of the house . Boxes of sugar stored on floor back of the house. A lot of boxes stored on floor at the walk-in freezer. Milk stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer . Operator clean it . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and reach-in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
26
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+++ Operator change the water second check was 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 live flying insects. 4 by the exit door -1 kitchen area -1 prep area-1 salad bar area and 1 at the hole way to the kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fat beef stored on top of Labana at the walk-in cooler . Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator post it on the wall . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At walk-in cooler .
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sauce container boxes stored on floor front area .
25-05-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in freezer leaking .
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup on the floor . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the front area .
24-05-4
45
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours ago. Manager placed on grill to heat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. Provided forms
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter. Manager moved trash and box. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided forms
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stood up scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ingredients bins. . Manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in pork. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
52
Nov 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Brown sugar. Manager hung scoop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket, manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.microwave ovens
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple staff members.
13-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew.
How does Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Bad Wolf Barbeque & Brew is inspected around three times per year on average.
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