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BIG MOMMAS HICKORY SMOKED BBQ

With 5 documented inspections, BIG MOMMAS HICKORY SMOKED BBQ in PALM HARBOR has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

35220 US HWY 19 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10952368

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in interior of ice machine in back room. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line groved. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table in prep area. Drinks moved by operator Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator drinking from plastic cup on cook line, no lid or straw Instructed operator of permitted areas to store and drink items. Warning
  • 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 phone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. . Confirmation number 257435999 Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ice tea. Operator moved eggs below tea eggs. Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with debris. Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager for location Christine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on line, by ice machine in back room, and by front counter. Operator moved towels to handwashing sink on front line. No handwash sign by sink on cook line. No soap by hand wash sinks in back room and cook line. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kenneth Repeat Violation 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. No sanitizer in location. Operator sent employee to acquire sanitizer. OpCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702110

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchens containing food removed from its original container container or laeled with common na,e. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741840

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment presently on a call back for manager training. Due December 22, 2024
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is presently on a call back for employee training due December 22,2024

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855648

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Operator lit pilot light Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchens containing food removed from its original container container or laeled with common na,e. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fresh eggs stored over ready to eat. Operator relocated eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator lit pilot light Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water 80F, operator lit pilot light. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8637059

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed