Original Big Al's

715 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Original Big Al's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Marco Island average 76, so Original Big Al's is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved the can opener to the triple sink area. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the prep area there is a spray can of oven cleaner stored next to dry pasta, olive oil and honey.

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an umbrella stored on top of cans of chopped clams in dry storage.

40-06-5

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a tomato slicer in the hand washing sink in the prep area. Operator removed the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. An employee with no hair restraint is preparing food. Employee put on a visor. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of potatoes on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the potatoes to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided operator with a choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Big Al's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Original Big Al's on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Original Big Al's?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Original Big Al's.

How does Original Big Al's compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?

Original Big Al's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Marco Island average of 76.

Has Original Big Al's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Big Al's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Original Big Al's 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 Original Big Al's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Original Big Al's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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