Big Bellyz

1946-1950 Dr Martin L King Jr Way, Sarasota, FL 34234

American

Last inspected: Apr 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Big Bellyz stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 5, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Big Bellyz's record stops at Apr 5, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Big Bellyz's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/22 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified manager. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - 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.

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Bellyz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Bellyz on file is from Apr 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Bellyz?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Bellyz.

How does Big Bellyz compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Big Bellyz most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Big Bellyz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Bellyz have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Bellyz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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