Winter Haven, Polk County

BIG DADDY'S BARBEQUE 8

1380 N 1 ST, Winter Haven, FL 33881

FoodMobile MFDV

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Sep 25, 2025

City

Winter Haven

County

Polk

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Sep 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 24066748

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23901188

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.

51-06-4

Detail 23901189

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed direct electrical connection.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23546357

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Lid in hand sink.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23546358

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-31-4

Detail 22742511

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw beef and chicken inside of an ice cooler. I had the manager to drain the water and explained to him once the ice starts to melt to drain the water from off the product. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22461567

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22461568

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22461570

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrective Action Taken

36-62-4

Detail 22461566

Basic - Light not functioning. At server window.

50-04-4

Detail 22461569

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22302722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47 F inside the white refrigerator. Product was put on ice. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22302721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 94F Ground Beef 96F Product was put inside the commissary walk in cooler. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22302726

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the 3 compartment sink. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22302723

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/ Charles Wilson 3-21-2018. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22302724

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22302727

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink was turned on. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22302725

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in standing water. Water was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 21665302

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above stove.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-03-4

Detail 21139210

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside the 3 compartment sink.

36-11-4

Detail 21139211

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Soft area in the floor near the hand washing sink.