Big C's BBQ
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Big C's BBQ has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
74
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting boards at steam table and prep cooler both heavily stained. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Jenkins expired CFM 07-11-2022. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board at prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecakes, salads, and Cole slaw in cooler in front for customer self-service only labeled with common name, no other required information. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system soiled with grease and dust debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at front for self service interior/shelves have accumulation of soil debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is cooking and serving food with license expired on 02/01/25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen by kitchen entrance. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by hand wash sink. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach by water heater near restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 1 live roach in restroom Killed, cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (118F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (123F - Hot Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using nonsplash bleach as sanitizer, no other sanitizers could be found by employees. Advised them they need germicidal bleach. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-48-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting boards at steam table and prep cooler both heavily stained. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Jenkins expired CFM 07-11-2022. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Floors soiled with debris and roach wings, other crushed up bug material. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board at prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind hot holding unit next to stove. 1 dead roach by kitchen exit 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach outside bathroom 1 dead roach in bathroom 3 dead roaches on floor under pan storage shelf near kitchen exit All areas cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecakes, salads, and Cole slaw in cooler in front for customer self-service only labeled with common name, no other required information. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system soiled with grease and dust debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at front for self service interior/shelves have accumulation of soil debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink onto floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
20
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using nonsplash bleach as sanitizer, no other sanitizers could be found by employees. Advised them they need germicidal bleach. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen by kitchen entrance. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by hand wash sink. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach by water heater near restroom.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present on dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (118F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (123F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live mouse behind stove and prep cooler.
35A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is cooking and serving food with license expired on 02/01/25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Cutting boards at steam table and prep cooler both heavily stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Jenkins expired CFM 07-11-2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Floors soiled with debris and roach wings, other crushed up bug material.
32-07-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board at prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind hot holding unit next to stove. 1 dead roach by kitchen exit 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under food prep areas, storage areas, cooking areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under 3 compartment sink missing tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecakes, salads, and Cole slaw in cooler in front for customer self-service only labeled with common name, no other required information.
02D-03-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system soiled with grease and dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at front for self service interior/shelves have accumulation of soil debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink onto floor
29-11-4
14
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment using a chlorine sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer is used for laundry and deodorizes. Operator purchased Germicidal Bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, rinsing pans in three-compartment sink without sanitizing items. Discussed with operator proper warewashing techniques. Employee rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized pans. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on steam table and reach-in cooler are soiled with food buildup between cracks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting boards on steam table and reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles cracked in kitchen near steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
32
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Admin Complaint**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Mop sink not installed. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator storing food in customer area not protected from the public. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator storing food in customer area not protected from the public. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Admin Complaint**
08B-63-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored steam table handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non all reach-in cooler doors are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Employee bathroom window is broken. 12 live flies on window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in rear exit door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator storing food in customer area not protected from the public. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
30
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit establishment then return, don gloves and begin engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene practices. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans, and utensils in three-compartment sink and storing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Employee filled three-compartment sink correctly and rewashed items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies in employee restroom. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above cake in refrigerator near rear kitchen exit. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Will email DBPR Form 5030-098. Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches near water heater. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 9 roach excrement on floor on wall near hot water heater. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. **Warning**
16-06-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in employee restroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, on sticky strip in employee restroom. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above three-compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in wall near hot water heater. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored steam table handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets non all reach-in cooler doors are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in rear exit door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator storing food in customer area not protected from the public. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Employee bathroom window is broken. 12 live flies on window. **Warning**
35B-05-4
8
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with operator hand wash sinks are only approved sink to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink near three-compartment sink is used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles near three-compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in rear exterior door torn.
35B-09-4
55
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2023 Operator updated license while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. # 10 can of baked beans b. # 10 can of ketchup c. 46oz can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee outside of establishment return to kitchen and begin engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store and bought disinfectant chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed knife. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - All reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on pipe near three-compartment sink. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. # 10 can of baked beans b. # 10 can of ketchup c. 46oz can of pineapple juice. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on food in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big C's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big C's BBQ on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big C's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Big C's BBQ.
How does Big C's BBQ compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Big C's BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Big C's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big C's BBQ have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big C's BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big C's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big C's BBQ is inspected around six times per year on average.
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