BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING

Name: BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING
Address: 3100 9TH ST W, LEHIGH ACRES, FL, 33971, US
Rating: 91

3100 9TH ST W, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971

License #4650812

91 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 2 critical, 3 minor.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By hot holding units, scoops in standing water 100F.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on potable water hose.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in freezer, employee fish not marked, above ice for customers.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming cabinet, cooked mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator stirred, temperature reached 142F after stirring.

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