Big Chef

4811-A S Sr 7, Davie, FL 33314

American

Last inspected: Mar 29, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Big Chef is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Big Chef dates to Mar 29, 2023.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

“Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Davie restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler #1. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand wash sink in prep room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-13-5

Basic - Ice buildup in #2 in walk-in freezer door in prep area.

14-69-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over dairy cooler next to rack with clean dishes in dry storage area.

35B-02-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Delfield reach in cooler in dry storage room.

05-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil containers on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Smoked salmon served raw without a consumer advisory. Provided flier to manager, manager posted . **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside true glass door cooler in prep room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil inside walk in cooler. Container with packaged foods on floor inside walk walk in freezer.

08B-47-4

Basic - Gasket torn or in disrepair in three door cooler in prep room.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen and prep room.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room #1 &2

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Chef on file is from Mar 29, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Chef?

Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Chef.

How does Big Chef compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Big Chef most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.

Has Big Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Chef have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Chef means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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