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BIG NICK'S BBQ

BIG NICK'S BBQ located in FORT MYERS has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9211 CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480342

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black beans dented and two 6lb cans of ranchero beans rusted. Operator labeled 'do not use' and separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by cooking equipment. Operator removed equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480071

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901388

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch during inspection while preparing food. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American cheese 56F cold hold, brisket 56F cold hold, cut cabbage, raw chicken wings 56F cold hold, and raw turkey 56F more than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Per operator items were placed in walk in cooler previous dat. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 56F cold hold, brisket 56F cold hold, cut cabbage, raw chicken wings 56F cold hold, and raw turkey 56F more than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Per operator all items placed in walk in cooler the day before. Stop Sale. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures at 41F or below. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756569

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847315

  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; raw briskets (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (49F) Per operator all items placed in cooler the day before inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw briskets (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw turkey (49F) Per operator all items placed in cooler the day before inspection. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chefer wick fuel (sternos) stored over single service food containers. Operator removed sternos to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink near by walk-in cooler blocked with garbage bins, not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed garbage bins. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728738

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator removed and placed filters at proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511205

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored with single use items. Operator removed items to correct storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prep wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle container stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Operator removed it to correct storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/01/23
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to dry storage blocked by garbage container. Operator removed it to correct storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed no employee health reporting agreement signed. Provided operator one copy of employee health reporting agreement. Employees started reading and signing at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350711

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near foods items. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site