BIG TOMATO
12447 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling vent dusty.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 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 for Lissette, Emaldo, Ricardo, Hernan all expired on 2024 and some 2025.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handles inside of tuna container. Operator removed the single service cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. observed some floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing bracelet and watch while preparing food.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at 57F and the products inside shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54 F - Cold Holding); sausages (54 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at 53°F and the products inside shredded cheese (48°F - Cold Holding). As per operator the technician will come next week. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54 F - Cold Holding); sausages (54 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Observed shredded cheese (48°F - cold holding) As per operator for less than one hour. And the other products are maintained in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at 57°F and the products inside shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54 F - Cold Holding); sausages (54 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of water at 80°F with sanitizer. Operator discarded the water and moved the utensils to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54 F - Cold Holding); sausages (54 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 200 ppm) under preparation table. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 50 ppm. 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. 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
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
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Phone: (305) 233-3344
Website: https://originalbigtomato.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(195 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 8:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 8:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025