Big Herms Chicago Style Food

3946 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Big Herms Chicago Style Food stretching back to 2023. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

Big Herms Chicago Style Food's latest score of 86 sits above the Florida average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Printed out the Bodily Fluids Form (HR 5030-104). The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed service invoice for reach-in cooler beside steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. The owner is in the process of replacing the License Decal. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sep 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Herms Chicago Style Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Herms Chicago Style Food on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Herms Chicago Style Food?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Herms Chicago Style Food.

Has Big Herms Chicago Style Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Herms Chicago Style Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Herms Chicago Style Food 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 Herms Chicago Style Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Herms Chicago Style Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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