Big Dawg's Sports Cafe

10000 Nw 6 Ct, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6178

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Big Dawg's Sports Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot plastic containers being used as ice buckets. Manager removed containers and replaced with food grade Cambro containers. **Corrected On-Site**

14-15-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by beer cooler walk in not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 12 oz. can of chicken meat on dry hoods shelf. Employee voluntarily discarded.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in fliptop cooler not date marked from when opened. Per employee opened 4 days ago. Employee added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Temporary line from A/C unit in ceiling draining into kitchen hand sink. Technician on site making repairs to air unit drain. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One probe thermometer out of calibration- 50F in ice water. Recalibrated with employee. **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Soda waste line at far end of drain running into ice bin. Service technician on site ran longer line directly to floor drain. **Corrected On-Site**

29-15-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer and spray bottle at front counter. Employee marked as bleach for drains and drain cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, carton of raw shell eggs on top shelf above containers of commercial condiments. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Two kitchen probe thermometers not reading 32F in ice water. Both calibrated to correct reading. **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin provided to be posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom or unisex restroom.

32-12-5

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser )not labeled in ware washing area . Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen area. Operator secured **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of liquid shortening on floor in dry storage area.

08B-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles( to go containers) improperly stored ok floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Light shield soiled in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on the bottom shelf of avantco freezer in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. 06/2022

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Foodborne Illnesses poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bar area, ice scoop on tap of bar table, Employee removed, cleaned and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee placed to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Dawg's Sports Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Dawg's Sports Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Dawg's Sports Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Dawg's Sports Cafe.

How does Big Dawg's Sports Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Big Dawg's Sports Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Big Dawg's Sports Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Dawg's Sports Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Dawg's Sports Cafe 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 Dawg's Sports Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Dawg's Sports Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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