Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck open during inspection, water turned off. Operator plugged electric in but burnt water pump up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: No change. **Time Extended**
27-12-4
86
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Operator stated he should have a new water heater by next week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Operator received new water heater it did not work, he has a different one but is not hooked up yet. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
90
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Operator stated he should have a new water heater by next week. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around Three compartment sink in food truck. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Truck does not have hot water at the moment, operator washed hands with cold water to plate food for customer.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. Interior smoker.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed bottle of soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. The Three compartment sink table top is not smooth and easily cleanable, the wooden sides are not sealed.
36-51-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Clean pots and pans on table outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks. Knife with handle taped to blade. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior chest reach in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Slide up door open during operation flies are present inside truck. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. And ceiling soiled throughout food truck.
36-27-5
41
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager expired 6/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Operator stated they just took the manager course and is waiting for the certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 2/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 flies in food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed 2 flies in truck. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager expired 6/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 2/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 flies in food truck. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and spoon in Handwash sink, employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager expired 6/2024. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 2/2024. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed soap at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Truck has no running water, employee got battery from car and hooked up water so water is running properly. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks. Knifes hand,e wrapped in tape that is peeling. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bbq sauce bottle on floor in truck. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on outside smoker handle not protected from environmental contamination.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer outside interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The back roll up door is closed but sun is shining through the bottom indicating a gap.
35B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes disconnected under Three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Rack of clean dishes drying outside of food truck, operator stated he washes outside with hose then puts them inside the food truck, inspector spoke to operator about washing dishes in Three compartment sink inside food truck.
16-25-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Rack of clean dishes stored outside food truck. **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
35
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over butter in reach in cooler, operator moved pork below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (122F - Hot Holding); cabbage (96F - Hot Holding) operator stated items on cook top out of temp for 10 minutes, he turned on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom of reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Shelf of cleaned utensils outside. **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife repaired with black tape. Cutting board is grooved in the middle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of seasoning on floor by fryer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water temped at 93F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Side of plywood attachments to counter in front of Three compartment sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The top of reach in cooler.
23-03-4
50
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (90F - Hot Holding) operator placed back on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Cabbage outside being cut. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled. Shelves in reach in freezer. Dry storage shelves above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior microwave rusting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More.
How does Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More 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 Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Dogg Jamaican BBQ and More is inspected around five times per year on average.
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