Big Daddy's Barbeque

3290 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Big Daddy's Barbeque stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer, operator cleaned and sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop handle from the ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. The person in charge went and purchased the correct sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

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. Red beans inside the walk in cooler is frozen then thawed for later use. Not being tracked.

02C-04-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. The door was closed. Corrected onsite. Door is not self closing. T

32-02-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Big Daddy's Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Big Daddy's Barbeque most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Daddy's Barbeque means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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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