Big G's Pizza and Grille
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Big G's Pizza and Grille seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Big G's Pizza and Grille is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards on front line Reach in coolers and kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, no plans submitted or in record. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: No updated plans submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Oct 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards on front line Reach in coolers and kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, no plans submitted or in record. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on top of front service counter next to coffee machines. Manager relocated beverage to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
78
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: No proof of employee training for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board cuts on both Reach in coolers on front line cook. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board cuts on both Reach in coolers on front line cook. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observe employee with earrings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed 2 employees with multiple earrings while preparing food on the front line. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Insulation exposed on inside of door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated box of chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. Bag of white rice stored on floor of dry storage pantry room. Case of bottled water stored on floor next to bag-in-box soda syrup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Cases of 2liter bottles of soda stored on kitchen floor adjacent to three compartment sink. Open bag of rice stored on kitchen floor in food pantry room. Case of frying oil stored on floor of food pantry room. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of Reach in cooler on front line cook soiled. Gaskets on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled. Side of Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer door soiled. Inside of Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless Single service sauce containers used as scoops in feta and parmigiana cheese, located inside front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed sauce containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Handleless Single service sauce containers used as scoops in parmigiana cheese on front line Reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
67
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
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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. Violation marked as warning. Callback due date 5/4/2025
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Violation marked as warning. Callback due date 5/4/2025
53A-01-7
82
Nov 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in prep table . Cold holding: chicken 60 f operator placed in cooler bottom **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 can from multiple Pizzas operator placed time marks at 11:00 and 12:30 pm range. chicken wings and cook beef operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink. 100 plus ppm chlorine operator added water retested to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 100 plus operator remade to 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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 by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
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 by e mail.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table by three compartment sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
35
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big G's Pizza and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big G's Pizza and Grille on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big G's Pizza and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big G's Pizza and Grille.
How does Big G's Pizza and Grille compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Big G's Pizza and Grille most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Big G's Pizza and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big G's Pizza and Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big G's Pizza and Grille 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 G's Pizza and Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big G's Pizza and Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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