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BIG DADDY J'S 5 GREAT THINGS

BIG DADDY J'S 5 GREAT THINGS in COCOA BEACH has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3850 N ATLANTIC AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899669

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior walls of ice bi at soda machine have an accumulation of mold like substance Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on beard net Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped gloved hand on pants and then touched toast to place on sandwich. SEE STOP SALE
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook wiped gloved hand on pants and then touched toast to place on sandwich.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line of unit.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holsters behind each bar are soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 52-02-4:Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Menus state that fresh lemonade is being used for specialty drink. Operator is using Minute made. Removed menus from use Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836346

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to hoods on cook line. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker. Put on beard net Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above soda machine in kitchen used to store cups is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar nearest restrooms is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775561

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook eating on line
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Waitress returned dirty dishes to kitchen and then delivered a plate of food to a table without washing hands
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sour cream (55F - Cold Holding)
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine last serviced 12/29/22. Filter states that it should be replaced every 180 days

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454402

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374822

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell at 124°F. Operator moved to another well at 147°F Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on rear shelves stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind mini bar
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell cooked pork (123F - Hot Holding)