BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING
3100 9th Street West
Florida, 33971
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan near by hood soiled with dust.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator removed utensils and discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored cups properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented green beans can#10.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with single use cups. Operator removed spray bottle. 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling near cook line.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease catch tray for smoker missing, less than 1 quart grease on ground behind smoker. Operator installed trap and removed grease from ground for proper disposal. Corrected On-Site
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from drip tray on smoker. Operator installed a temporary tray to catch dripping grease. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at back of truck near smoker.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in back of unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed floor soiled under oven and stove. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under reach-in cooler. Under 3 bay sink, 50 dead roaches observed. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in back of unit. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Food storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and sauce bottles stored on floor of unit. Operator moved off of ground. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in wall of unit under triple sink leads to outside. Warning
- 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 heating cabinet cooked pulled pork (130F - Hot Holding); cooked half chicken (129F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator turned heat up to max and began monitoring temperature. **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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. 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 operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).