Big Fred's Route 66
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Big Fred's Route 66 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hudson restaurant scores 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in the walk in cooler outside.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5022-090. The operator started to fill out the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The operator states it is broken.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-103. The operator filled out the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 Bottles by the front counter and 1 by the dishwashing area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A cell phone on the prep table. The operator moved the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees in the kitchen engaging in food with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in the kitchen engaging in food prep with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic cups wet nesting at the front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is 1 box of frying oil in dry storage and 2 boxes on the floor by the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees are storing personal items such as book bags, purses, and jackets in the dry storage closet next to dry storage items.
40-01-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Several knives at the front counter.
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. The items are in both walk-in coolers. Pork in the walk-in coolers inside and chicken in the walk-in cooler outside. The operator covered the pork in the walk-in coolers inside. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 beverage on the prep table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Sep 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with a mold-like substance or slime was observed in the reach-in cabinets at the front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 container in the dry storage closet has an old label on it.
16-46-4
Basic - The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. Under the fryer bucket table in the kitchen, there is a slime-like mixture of liquid and residue.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on the floor: Two boxes of clear liquid shortening were observed on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator removed the boxes off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed rust on it.
14-22-4
Basic - Around two vents in the dining area, there is an accumulation of dust and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
70
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the soda machine in wait station area. Employee discarded milk. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burgers stored over fully cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accusation of food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
55
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
86
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted accountant and had them renew the license online. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on rack in reach-in cooler above ready to eat sauces. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer to the left of the office and in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease. Wall soiled with grease to the right of the fryer Floor soiled with grease and food debris behind equipment on cook line. Vent above reach-in freezer off the cook line soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Handle at the mop sink outside is broken and has no running hot water.
27-10-4
64
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Fred's Route 66 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Fred's Route 66 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Fred's Route 66?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Fred's Route 66.
How does Big Fred's Route 66 compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Big Fred's Route 66 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hudson average of 84.
Has Big Fred's Route 66's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Fred's Route 66 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Fred's Route 66 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 Fred's Route 66 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Fred's Route 66 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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