Big Cheese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
50
Score
Big Cheese Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 18 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 11 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Big Cheese Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand rag stored in sink in pizza area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on soda rack in storage area.
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in pizza prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several cooler handles soiled in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle on top of reach in cooler in pizza area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape in storage area above dry goods. Operator removed tape during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed behind reach in across cook line. Observed at reach in freezer in storage area.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on cook line. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside standing multiple coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken planks with no cover in reach in freezer across steam table.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in pizza prep cooler.
23-03-4
50
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Operator added more bleach, final reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in pizza area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cheese and oregano containers; mini cups used as scoops.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles of reach in coolers with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in men's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cooler in pizza area. Observed phone on top of cooler across steam table. Operator had items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler outside of walk in.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle stored in reach in cooler; operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and warewash.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed cloths and bucket stored on floor at cook line. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed under prep table flour and sugar containers with no label.
02D-01-5
30
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance used for storage of bucket. Observed hand sink next to mop sink used to store spray bottle and sponge. Observed hand sink at pizza prep station with utensils stored inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed CFM not on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled; not in use. Observed food storage shelves soiled with dust.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back area hole in ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in freezer in back area stored with frozen food items.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink with sanitize section in the middle. Inspector explained the right order; operators drained and refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda, water and oil cases on floor in outside storage sheds.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed screen covering next to mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed multiple coolers with exposed insulation in back of kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed cooler with mussels without label; commercially processed but raw.
01C-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site printed.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
29
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding unit located at the front area in the interior soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, kitchen storage shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager close lid
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottles water storage on the prep cooler, and reach in cooler. Manager removed them **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted in the kitchen prep area
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining water very slow.
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drink, fruit inside of the three doors cooler.
08B-49-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (88 F - Hot Holding) at shelf under preparation table kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hours. Operator moved the butter to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25 ppm).
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked pasta at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the cooked products need to be separated of the raw product.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two sprays bottles at hand wash sink located next to water heater at the back of the establishment.
31A-11-4
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. Observed one new employee no food employee reporting agreement. Employee read and signed the food employee reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several single service cups inside of the condiments container at kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a hole on floor under shelf at storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed frozen sticks stored on the top of cardboard boxes at reach in freezer.
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed aluminum single service not stored inverted at the top of the warmer. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on cutting boards at preparation area.
21-12-4
30
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at RIC pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed at RIC pizza station **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area **Time Extended**
36-02-5
64
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dressing inside gallon jugs with a mold like substance on the exterior of the jug. Operator moved the container to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at RIC prep area cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (55F - Cold Holding), and at WIC cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (52F - Cold Holding) Manager segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at RIC prep area cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (55F - Cold Holding), and at WIC cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (52F - Cold Holding) Manager segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic and oil and bread station. To time marked. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitation bucket at 400 ppm.. Employee changed the sanitizer, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS next to mop sink area with some spray bottles. Employee removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. As per owner they offer cook to order burgers, not consumer advisory on the menu. Consumer advisory was provided to the owner to be printed it and posted it. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff at 3CS sanitizing then rinsing. Employee was instructed how to use 3CS, employee reset the 3CS in the correct way. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic containers without handles inside condiments at prep table kitchen area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in cinta with food at RIF under prep table. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed cleaned stored next to and with soiled utensils above 3CS. Manager removed all utensils to the 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two cutting boards stored on floor by RIF kitchen rear. Manager relocated the cutting boards to a rack. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted by rear dry storage area. Staff stored containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed pizza cutter stored between wall and equipment next to 3CS. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station working without beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed staff using the center sink (rinse) as chlorine sanitizer (50 ppm) and skipping the rinse cycle. Staff was instructed how to correctly set up 3CS, staff reset the 3CS correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled at pizza station. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky at prep area and rear exit. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a RIF stored outside the establishment with prosciutto ham, pasta,mussels, pasta, wraps. Owner was instructed that the RIF can't be outside. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table for mozzarella sticks. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled RIC at pizza station area. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at RIC pizza station **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dressing stored inside S/S plastic gallons jugs intended for only one time use and not easy cleanable. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at RIC under prep table kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed employee breading mozzarella sticks next to rollup door exit rear of the kitchen where utilities lines area exposed, also cooling containers of tomatoes sauce in a shelve at same area. **Warning**
08B-60-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area. **Warning**
36-02-5
9
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 6039443. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at reach in cooler located in front of stoves. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (77 F - Cold Holding); butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove. As per operator the product is under time control. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator discarded the garlic in oil and put the butter under ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to the stove. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the grill to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottles inside of hand wash sink located next to water heater. Bottles were removed.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedures was provided.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the detergent mixed with chlorine at the wash sink. Informed the operator the right order to use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza dough stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the pizza dough. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted above the steam table. Operator inverted the single service. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed wet wiping at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
27
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff member pick up plastic covers from the floor, throw away the caps and returned to work without changing the gloves and clean the hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher change from dirty dishes to clean dishes without cleaning hands and changing gloves.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hand at the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop at the parmesan cheese container
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top area of both ovens soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white containers behind the hot soup holding unit not inverted or protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
21-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
47
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Cheese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Cheese Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Cheese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Big Cheese Restaurant.
How does Big Cheese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Big Cheese Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Big Cheese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Cheese Restaurant have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Cheese Restaurant 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 Cheese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Cheese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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