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BIG DADDY'S PIZZA & SUBS

Based on 7 health inspections, BIG DADDY'S PIZZA & SUBS in MARGATE has earned a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

407 N SR 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13589653

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed ceiling tile missing over triple sink in kitchen. 2. Back room storage area ceiling tiles missing. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1.Observed flip top in kitchen opposite fryer has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2. Cutting board next to flip top has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Observed in kitchen , flip top opposite fryer gasket is torn. 2. Walk in cooler , door gasket is torn. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Observed migali two door low boy cooler insulation missing on left door. 2. One door migali cooler insulation missing. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler. Operator repaired during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. 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 poster. Operator posted during inspection. Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three-compartment sink has no hot water . Water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water . Water reading 107F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. In bathroom , water reading 85F. operator turned on hot water . Water reading 100F 2. Hand washing sink at front counter , water reading 78F. Operator turned on hot water. Water reading 105F. When hot water is turned on pipe in wall is leaking. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474043

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939642

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ton on migali cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall soiled by cooking equipment in kitchen Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F). Per open food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled around pizza station
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage area, left exposed to dust and other debris, in back storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440773

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of shredded cheddar in Migali reach in cooler.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tow tiles in kitchen area missing.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket loose and damaged on Migali reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 145F in boiling water. calibrated thermometer to 212F. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging beside hand sink. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369658

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at Migali refrigerator.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed food containers on cookline not stored inverted.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed gaskets at Migali refrigerator in disrepairs.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed inside Migali refrigerator. Repeat Violation
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -Observed plumbing line in walk-in cooler dripping water.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on dining room area floor.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings and pasta cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Advice operator to place ice pack on items for quick chill . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 1:05 p.m. pizza held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Operator determined that pizza was cooked at 12.30 p.m. operator correctly time marked pizza. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 03/13/2023.