BIG C'S BBQ

Name: BIG C'S BBQ
Address: 1035 9 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33705, US
Rating: 76.8

1035 9 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705

License #6217630

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76.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BIG C'S BBQ in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 21, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 78 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 61 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on November 21, 2025 shows 4 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with black substance.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (120F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (118F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (123F - Hot Holding)
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system soiled with grease and dust debris.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink onto floor
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Floors soiled with debris and roach wings, other crushed up bug material.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under 3 compartment sink missing tiles.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is cooking and serving food with license expired on 02/01/25
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecakes, salads, and Cole slaw in cooler in front for customer self-service only labeled with common name, no other required information.
[14-09-4] Cutting board at prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing doors.
[22-02-4] Cutting boards at steam table and prep cooler both heavily stained.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[35A-19-4] Live rodent present. 1 live mouse behind stove and prep cooler.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present on dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance.
[22-48-5] Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using nonsplash bleach as sanitizer, no other sanitizers could be found by employees. Advised them they need germicidal bleach.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under food prep areas, storage areas, cooking areas.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind hot holding unit next to stove. 1 dead roach by kitchen exit 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach under dry storage shelf near kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler at front for self service interior/shelves have accumulation of soil debris.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen by kitchen entrance. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live roach by hand wash sink. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 1 live roach by water heater near restroom.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[53A-03-7] 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/ Charles Jenkins expired CFM 07-11-2022.

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