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Solid Health Score
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BIG D'S BBQ in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [50-03-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Potato salad 51F
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding at 121F for less than 4 hours.
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
- [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.
- [51-22-4] Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. No longer using Campus Cafe as their commissary. Was told using personal residence.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
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