Big Daddy's Barbeque
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Big Daddy's Barbeque stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 88, putting Big Daddy's Barbeque on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at service station. Manager provided paper towels . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at service station. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed reach in freezers and clean food containers in partially screened room in rear of restaurant.
24-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in rear room from rain water is going down with pump.
36-22-4
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at exit door to smoke meats area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior of walk in cooler paneling in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Observed on unused can opener holder manager removed can opener holder and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
36-27-5
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm), employee added chlorine to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken opening button for microwave.
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area near microwave.
36-27-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler. shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in bbq area in back of kitchen lid is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Butter on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at the bottom of stand up reach in freezer behind front counter.
14-69-4
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 46F. Milk 46F inside the white refrigerator in the outside prep area. Chicken 48F, pork 47F inside the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food inside the walk in cooler. Condensation from the fan inside the walk in cooler. The food was covered and sealed in packaging. The manager removed the products from the walk in cooler and placed them inside of working coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored o top of the ice machine. The scoop was removed. To be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside the white refrigerator in the exterior prep area. **Warning**
05-09-4
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Provided a copy not completed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles Wilson 3-21-2018 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Expired **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 3 chest style freezer in the outside storage area 2 located in the center of the room and one located against a concrete wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed 3 chest style freezers and 1 upright freezer stored in a outside storage area that not protected from the environment. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. The wall is constructed of partial wood fence with the top portion secured with screen that is torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Not effectively protected. Screened room. Discussed with the person in charge their options. **Time Extended**
35B-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Daddy's Barbeque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Daddy's Barbeque on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Daddy's Barbeque?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Daddy's Barbeque.
How does Big Daddy's Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Big Daddy's Barbeque most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Big Daddy's Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Daddy's Barbeque have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Daddy's Barbeque 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 Daddy's Barbeque inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Daddy's Barbeque is inspected around three times per year on average.
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