The Big Dog

8401 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Big Dog has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./hand sink was covered with plastic lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./hand sink covered with lid/ **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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./one new employee on duty today/form emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue liquid bottle/ **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

50-04-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food./ employee walked in put on gloves to work but no hand wash/Advised. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hand sink water at 64F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

13-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./hand sink faucet disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

29-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food./ employee walked in put on gloves to work but no hand wash/Advised. **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chip inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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./two employees working but no certificates available. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hand sink water at 64F. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. **Warning**

29-11-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./hand sink faucet disrepair. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. **Warning**

13-07-4

50-04-4

Jun 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Big Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Big Dog on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Big Dog?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Big Dog.

How does The Big Dog compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

The Big Dog most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has The Big Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Big Dog have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Big Dog 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 The Big Dog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Big Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.

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