Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Among Margate restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator, "out of test strips".
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of minced garlic inside single door cooler, small single service plastic bowl used as scoop. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 separate lowboy coolers. Operator knocked ice off of one **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
82
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10:
11-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed ceiling tile missing over triple sink in kitchen. 2. Back room storage area ceiling tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1.Observed flip top in kitchen opposite fryer has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Cutting board next to flip top has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Observed in kitchen , flip top opposite fryer gasket is torn. 2. Walk in cooler , door gasket is torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Observed migali two door low boy cooler insulation missing on left door. 2. One door migali cooler insulation missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator repaired during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. **Warning**
11-03-5
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 operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three-compartment sink has no hot water . Water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water . Water reading 107F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. In bathroom , water reading 85F. operator turned on hot water . Water reading 100F 2. Hand washing sink at front counter , water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water. Water reading 105F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed ceiling tile missing over triple sink in kitchen. 2. Back room storage area ceiling tiles missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1.Observed flip top in kitchen opposite fryer has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Cutting board next to flip top has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Observed in kitchen , flip top opposite fryer gasket is torn. 2. Walk in cooler , door gasket is torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Observed migali two door low boy cooler insulation missing on left door. 2. One door migali cooler insulation missing. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator repaired during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage area, left exposed to dust and other debris, in back storage area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 145F in boiling water. calibrated thermometer to 212F. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging beside hand sink. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of shredded cheddar in Migali reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tow tiles in kitchen area missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket loose and damaged on Migali reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings and pasta cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Advice operator to place ice pack on items for quick chill . **Corrective Action Taken**
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 at 1:05 p.m. pizza held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Operator determined that pizza was cooked at 12.30 p.m. operator correctly time marked pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/13/2023.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at Migali refrigerator.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed food containers on cookline not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed gaskets at Migali refrigerator in disrepairs.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed inside Migali refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -Observed plumbing line in walk-in cooler dripping water.
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on dining room area floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
43
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 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. A copy has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee drinking water stored in Migali refrigerator.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed Migali refrigerator with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed water leaking from waste pipe in walk-in cooler due to plumbing system in disrepairs.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
58
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs.
How does Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Margate average of 80.
Has Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs 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 Pizza & Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Daddy's Pizza & Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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