North Lauderdale, Broward County

BIG BANG PIZZERIA

977 SW 71 AVE, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
North Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 24324809

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in 3 door asta reach in cooler in kitchen , bread stored in printed to go bags . Operator removed and placed in clear food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24324810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station flip top - Pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was out for less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed house made pizza sauce on Time / temperature control. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-6

Detail 24324813

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee restroom missing covered receptacle.

40-06-5

Detail 24324811

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed on front counter in kitchen , employee protein powder stored on food preparation counter. 2. Reach in freezer next to triple sink - employee ice cream stored amongst customer food. Operator removed and stored away items from food for customers. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24324812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen , pizza flip top surface is soiled with with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23925452

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter dessert cooler - Cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding); Cannoli (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were in the cooler since 7-28. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23925450

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter dessert cooler - Cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding); Cannoli (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were in the cooler since 7-28. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23925451

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line opposite fryer employee beverage on prep counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 23925449

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood above fryer station has accumulation of grease.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23671755

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados stored with raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23671759

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed white American date marked 3/21 in reach in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23671756

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed white American date marked 3/21 in reach in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23671754

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler next to back exit and reach in cooler, wings (44-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23671757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler next to back exit and reach in cooler, wings (44-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23671760

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23671758

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley stored next to ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed and washed avocados. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23022535

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone then engaged in food prep. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23022538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta below flip top cooler. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23022536

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Pedro Sandoval has appointment aug 6 Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23022539

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf next to hoagie rolls Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23022537

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line Warning

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22524509

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pedro Sandoval

41-17-4

Detail 22524511

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.

10-01-5

Detail 22524510

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the handle in contact with flour.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 22120399

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Atosa reach in cooler, container of raw shell eggs above containers of alfredo sauce and pizza sauce. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 17

01A-05-4

Detail 21350419

High Priority - Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 16 cupcake on front counter, made in a unlicensed kitchen. See stop sale.

08A-17-6

Detail 21350417

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef patties over french fries in reach in freezer in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Reviewed proper separation according to minimum cooking temperature.

01B-04-5

Detail 21350415

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 16 cupcake on front counter, made in a unlicensed kitchen. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21350409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (73°F-Cold Holding) on counter top in kitchen across from fry station, was prepared less than 4 hours ago. Food was not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21350420

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (123°F-Hot Holding) in fryer basket in kitchen. Chicken was prepared less than 4 hours ago. Operator reheated chicken. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21350418

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

02C-02-5

Detail 21350411

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of deli meats and cheeses, per operator foods were portioned more than 48 hours ago. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21350410

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21350408

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen on prep table across from pizza oven.

12B-07-4

Detail 21350416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf with clean serving dishes. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21350412

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21350414

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen on prep table next to flip top.

02D-03-4

Detail 21350407

Basic - 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. Observed cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake and cannolis in reach in cooler in dining area without minimum labeling. Reviewed minimum labeling with operator.

51-13-4

Detail 21350406

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 21350421

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink in kitchen.

21-44-1

Detail 21350422

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on dish shelve above clean dishes. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21350413

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on prep table not being stored in solution. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.