Big Dog Station
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
74
Score
Big Dog Station appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Big Dog Station was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Big Dog Station's latest score of 74 falls below the Oakland Park average of 85. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At Bar Operator secured tanks with a chain **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle dirty
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut melon found in Walk In Cooler Employee covered melon **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water
06-01-5
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bartender used plastic cup to scoop ice
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Owner secured helium tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease buildup on front and sides of fryer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Observed kitchen cloths being stored in hand washing sink at the bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shepherds pie in walk-in cooler per operator made Friday July 21 2023 prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing dish soap substance not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup used to dispense cooked mushrooms in flip top cooler. Employee removed and discarded Observed plastic soufflé cup being used to dispense sugar. Employee removed and discarded. . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the indoor bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor in walk-in cooler as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first on floor outside entrance to kitchen.
36-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water outside walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floor behind cook line. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
45
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed: raw chicken breasts stored on top of a keg of beer in walk in cooler. Observed raw pork stored on top of a keg of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed tub of chili in walk-in cooler date mark 1/8/2023 per operator chili taken out of freezer previous 24 hour. Explained to the operator proper labeling when removing items from freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease behind the fryers in the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Printed and supplied sign to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook discarded and set up sanitizer bucket with clean towel.
21-10-4
Basic - Two buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to fryers.
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Dog Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Dog Station on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Dog Station?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Dog Station.
How does Big Dog Station compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Big Dog Station most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Big Dog Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Dog Station have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Dog Station 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 Dog Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Dog Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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