Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Palm Harbor restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Emailed operator an additional copy of form HR 5030-104 **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Kenneth **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Kenneth. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in interior of ice machine in back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line groved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ice tea. Operator moved eggs below tea eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. . Confirmation number 257435999 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager for location Christine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on line, by ice machine in back room, and by front counter. Operator moved towels to handwashing sink on front line. No handwash sign by sink on cook line. No soap by hand wash sinks in back room and cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Kenneth **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer in location. Operator sent employee to acquire sanitizer. Op**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line groved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table in prep area. Drinks moved by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator drinking from plastic cup on cook line, no lid or straw Instructed operator of permitted areas to store and drink items. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in interior of ice machine in back room. **Warning**
22-20-5
32
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchens containing food removed from its original container container or laeled with common na,e. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fresh eggs stored over ready to eat. Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 80F, operator lit pilot light. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator lit pilot light **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Operator lit pilot light **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchens containing food removed from its original container container or laeled with common na,e. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Aug 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box beverage stored on floor. Operator moved box a minimum of 6"off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ.
How does Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ 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 Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Mommas Hickory Smoked BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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