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Failing Health Score
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BIG LEE'S SERIOUS ABOUT BARBECUE in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 19 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Grease trap lid on floor has a hole in the top repaired with duct tape.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing acetone stored on shelf below front counter above box containing single-use cups. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
- [35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control device installed on wall above single-use bottles on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved the bottles away from the bug light.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup stored on shelf in walk-in freezer above bags of food. Manager removed the drink cup during this inspection.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
- [36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor near grease trap in kitchen. Grease trap lid has a hole temporarily repaired with duct tape.
- [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of sugar bin in front of kitchen cracked.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use bottles stored directly on floor in kitchen. Manager removed the bottles from the floor during this inspection.
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