BIG DECK BAR AND GRILL

Food safety records indicate BIG DECK BAR AND GRILL in CEDAR KEY has 5 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

331 DOCK ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8842648

  • 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cabinet containing fountain sodas in dining area not shown in plans on-file. Handwash sink, ice machine, reach-in freezer, and reach-in cooler on back porch area not shown on plans. Plans must be updated and sent to [email protected] for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: No change, time extended **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781380

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cookline soiled with dust. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with black substance. Interior shelves of blue storage cabinet soiled with dirt and/or dust in rear storage area.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Two light fixtures on ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several unsealed plywood shelves not sealed in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger meat and pan containing cut raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked hotdogs inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw meats to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 44 rodent droppings on floor inside cabinet containing fountain soda boxes in open-air dining area. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night. Stop sale issued.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Clorox" bleach stored directly on top of can containing ketchup in storage area behind kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue pot stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed pot from sink to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cabinet containing fountain sodas in dining area not shown in plans on-file. Handwash sink, ice machine, reach-in freezer, and reach-in cooler on back porch area not shown on plans. Plans must be updated and sent to [email protected] for approval. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at cookline. Employee provided soap and towels at sink during this inspection. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label on shelf near three-compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569212

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside container of seasoning at cookline. Employee discarded condiment cup during this inspection.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured near ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in women's restroom.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing below handwash sink near ice machine.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light fixture above cooler in center of kitchen soiled with dust. Wire rack above bar soiled with dust.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above cooked pork and cooked chicken wings. Employee moved hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of floor cleaner stored inside milk crate on shelf beside boxed fountain sodas in cabinet behind kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in corner of building near ice machine. Backflow prevention devices missing after splitter on outside of building near restrooms. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with buildup of food debris on prep table at cookline. Deflector plate soiled with black substance inside ice machine behind kitchen.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer capable of reaching 41F or below unavailable. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568805

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380444

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four CO2 tanks stored across from ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters above cook line grill.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Repeat Violation
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closer for restroom behind ice machine.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine behind building. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in between guest restrooms.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Backside of ice machine deflector plate.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of employee training. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cook stated they cook mid rare hamburgers if requested. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation