Big Grill Barbecue

7202 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

American

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Big Grill Barbecue has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Variance Review

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Handwash sink not conveniently located near the food prep/grinder sink in the rear prep area. Closest handwash sink is about 32 feet away. New Violation.

46.824(a)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Heavy buildup observed inside of the hub drain for the food prep sink in the rear prep area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Backflow prevention device on water main was not observed. PIC did not have access to basement. Unable to inspect the basement area. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Missing base cove observed behind the food prep/grinder sink in the rear prep sink - Loose base cove observed near the handwash sink in the front prep area - Cracked/damaged floor tiles observed in the rear prep area New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Grill Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Grill Barbecue on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Big Grill Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Grill Barbecue have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Grill Barbecue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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