Biggie's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Biggie's Pizza stretching back to 2022. Biggie's Pizza was last inspected on Apr 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory. Inspector provided copy of consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test strips for Chemical dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink drain cover missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has approximately 80 seats . Inspector provided seating change form. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile baseboard missing near large mixer.
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without written procedures choking poster. Inspector provided choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 cannot be determined. Operator showed board where time is marked for pizzas at front counter. Operator stated pizzas were made between 11-11:30. Operator time marked chart for cooked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At callback no change. Nothing marked on chart for pizzas at front display area using TPHC **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella, cooked chicken, deli ham meat, cooked beef (50-54F - Cold Holding);in reach-in cooler at pizza make station. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened at 11am. Operator stated he will move TCS foods to nearby reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At callback no change.cooked sausage, cooked beef, shredded mozzarella cheese 49-58F. Person in charge stated he will put bags of ice on foods to chill items **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Renovations have been made in kitchen area. Hood system has been installed and pizza ovens moved. Also, hand wash sinks have been removed. No plans submitted for renovations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At callback no change. Time needed to draw up and send in plans. Person in charge stated Lawerence is drawing up plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two hand wash sinks in kitchen and prep areas have been removed. Operator stated a remodel has been taken place and sinks have been uninstalled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At callback no change. Time needed to re-install hand wash sinks **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach-in cooler at pizza make station unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 51F. Observed fan area covered with debris and standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At callback no change. Ambient temperature go reach-in cooler at pizza make station at 56F.person in charge stated they are suppose to get a new reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three spray bottle containing toxic substance and two containers of sanitizer tablets stored on shelf next to wrapped sleeves of single service souflee cup lids. Operator removed spray bottles and sani tabs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top pizza making reach-in cooler. Operator stated lid may have been left open after lunch rush. Also, ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in bottom of same reach in cooler. Operator closed lid to chill fresh mozzarella and stated he will keep ricotta cheese in cooler to chill. **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 cannot be determined. Multiple pizzas using TPHC not time marked on board. Operator stated pizzas were made about 1 hour prior. Employee wrote time on board. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to pizza making station used to store cleaning scrubby
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf near kitchen entry door. Operator labeled spray bottles of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink near front service line entrance. Operator stated hand wash sink is currently being worked on. Pipe disconnected at this time.
27-16-5
Basic - Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling surround pizza oven area and back prep table are soiled with grease and dust
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with sealed bags of Alfredo sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese at front prep table and sugar in back prep area. Operator removed souflee cups from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on bottom shelf in prep area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Hood area above pizza oven in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Bottom cap of hood wall missing/ in disrepair. Discussed keeping pizza peel away from that area where insulation is exposed.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler at pizza making station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in-cooler shelving and interior reach-in cooler soiled and has accumulation of debris.
22-16-4
32
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and light lenses throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on clean dry storage rack for dishes. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler door gasket torn located across from pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer properly, was at 0ppm. Manager was able to set the 3 compartment sink up. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored above 3 compartment sink in back room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough machine in back room near exit to be soiled at top near arm of machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers throughout kitchen to be using small cup without handle to dispense. Employee removed from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed walk-in cooler to have shelves being lined with cardboard. Employee will remove cardboard from shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed large bottle of water stored on shelf above prep table in back room. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front reach in cooler to have torn door gasket located near pizza ovens. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of dessert on floor in walk in freezer. Observed large container of flour stored on floor located under pizza display. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear container of Parmesan without a label. Observed large container of sugar located in back room without label. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Biggie's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Biggie's Pizza on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Biggie's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Biggie's Pizza.
How does Biggie's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Biggie's Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Biggie's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Biggie's Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Biggie's Pizza 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 Biggie's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Biggie's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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