THE BIG CHILL RESTAURANT & BAR
104000 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe on ice machine #1.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on sugar container by preparation area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observe employee at cook line drinking water from open container while he is cooking at cook line. Inspector coached employee.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a food case stored on walk in freezer floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at cook line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee at salad station wearing gloves and no hand wash. Inspector instructed employee on proper procedures.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked chicken (50F - Hot Holding) on cart at walk in cooler m as per employee over 24 hours, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken (50F - Hot Holding) on cart at walk in cooler m as per employee over 24 hours, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in coolers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee take off half of the fish pieces and stored at walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe on oysters tags.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked shrimp, cooked rice and cooked octopus not date marked on unit at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on Parmesan cheese container. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys and drink stored on cutting/preparation board at salad station. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pizza station. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed bye po area at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed portioned raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee divided raw fish into 2 containers to keep on temperature. Also observed cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp not date marked inside reach in cooler by salad station, as per employee from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lids on plastic containers next to dough mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Still observed , as per Manager he order a new ones. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware being stored inverted across from dishwasher. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the expo area. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lids on plastic containers next to dough mixer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops vin standing water at 89°F next to ice cream cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers next to dishwasher area. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line, Warning
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (158F - Cooking) chicken breast (169F - Cooking) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster tails stored above cooked clam chowder container inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (44F - Cold Holding); potatoes skins (44F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding); chicken parm (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen area. As per Chef less than 4 hours. Technician is checking unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) in prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with sugar, flour across from 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not running hot water at the right side of the bar. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in 3 ice machines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Only observed in one ice machine at the left side. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed only in unit in front grill in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers next 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Still observed in clean plastic containers next 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in 3 ice machines. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in expo area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in expo area. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna (frozen) packages still in bag, Manager cut it during inspection l Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean plastic pans next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces plastic containers stored on floor in walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed employee filling ice buckets having ice buckets on floor. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line, Manager rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 91° at the grill, Manager discarded and replaced wit hot water. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers next 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at the cook line. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); fish dip (45F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding) as per Manager food truck was received an hour ago, and kept door open, Manager moved to freezer at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in cook line. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Provided form during inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).