Big Red BBQ

4601 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Big Red BBQ is still short, with only two visits logged. On Mar 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler stained with rust.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Laminate tiles peeling, exposing wooden subflooring.
36-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket warped.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
67
Apr 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Alexander owner **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Red BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Red BBQ on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Red BBQ?

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

How does Big Red BBQ compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Big Red BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Big Red BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Red 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 Red BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.