Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
50
Score
Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza's latest score of 50 falls below the Ocklawaha average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine, chemical was refreshed then 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched dry wiping cloth then continued making pizza without washing hands. Male employee placed phone in pocket then removed cheese from cooler without washing hands.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two tags on wall in kitchen missing dates.
01C-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank on back porch.
51-11-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Standing water at edge of porch, manager stated possibly condensation from air conditioning units.
28-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Words have faded on sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager added new sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over pizza oven heavily soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to porch with no self closing device.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of unwashed carrots on shelf over bin with black olives and cheese. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
50
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler: chicken base with a date mark of 7/25, discard date is 7/31. In reach in cooler at server station: milk with a date mark of 7/16, discard date 7/22.
01B-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in drawer cooler soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of carrots on shelf over bread. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several tiles in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee cutting peppers with bare hands. Hands were washed and gloves were put on. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Missing on pizza at front counter. Manager added time of 2 pm.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 11/3 with no date mark. Date added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee with nail polish cutting peppers.
13-06-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on handle of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing rings and bracelets while cutting peppers.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing between restrooms.
36-08-4
52
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Employees were directed to set up triple sink for sanitation. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched face and scratched arm then continued to scoop sauce in cup without washing hands. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked yesterday with no date mark. Also, soup removed from freezer yesterday with no date mark. Dates were added during this inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer in kitchen soiled. Cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Female employee slicing Romain from bag. Bagged Romain is not prewashed. Employee rinsed chopped romain. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, soup date marked 05/04/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk-in cooler, lasagna and egg plant no date marked, Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Hot holding equipment at the server area soiled.
23-03-4
67
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza.
How does Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ocklawaha?
Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocklawaha average of 77.
Has Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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