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BIG JOHN'S ALABAMA BAR-B-QUE

Based on 6 health inspections, BIG JOHN'S ALABAMA BAR-B-QUE in TAMPA has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

5707 N 40 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/30/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13556686

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed both certified food managers cards expired on 10/11/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: All certified food manager certification expired at time of call back Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**

10/22/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10878293

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed both certified food managers cards expired on 10/11/2025. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10728594

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food stored inside refrigerator with food being served to public. Owner removed and properly stored employees food. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area has stains.

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8726030

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside sugar bin underneath food preparation housing microwave in back kitchen. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from ice machine. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8556853

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food on floor in walk-in-cooler (containers of Italian ice)
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation

11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8347634

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen area Corrected On-Site