Winter Haven, Polk County

BIG DADDY'S BARBEQUE 26

1380 N 1 ST, Winter Haven, FL 33881

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 27, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24032719

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, employee moved to 3-compartment sink for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24032720

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. Provided written procedures to facility. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24032717

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in dish area, employee removed cooking oil from floor. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24032718

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-09-4

Detail 23653253

Basic - Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 23653254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk-in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 23653252

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed handle from ice. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23653255

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on floor, employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 23096590

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced cups with handle scoops. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23096592

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator picked oil up off floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23096591

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Bulk containers of flour. Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 22698020

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen near the ice machine.

08B-19-4

Detail 22698019

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Prep sink has mold like substance in the inside. The manager started to clean the prep sink.. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22284656

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22284657

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Dishwasher area..

51-11-4

Detail 22284655

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.

22-08-4

Detail 22284658

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the rack next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22007008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese 45F , sausage links 45F inside the walk in cooler. Ice was put on the product. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22007005

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. Provided a copy. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22007009

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. Provided a copy. Corrective Action Taken

36-11-4

Detail 22007004

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of the ice machine.

33-26-4

Detail 22007006

Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity. Recommended to the operator to get a cardboard dumpster to separate the trash and cardboard and to make sure all boxes are broken down. Trash on the ground near the smoker.

33-16-4

Detail 22007007

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 21346740

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on the rack next to the microwave and above dry storage. An employee removed the hand soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 21346745

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs and chicken inside the chest style freezer in the kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 21346741

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in the kitchen.

36-11-4

Detail 21346747

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. Wall / cove molding in disrepair in the dishwasher area near the backdoor the hallway leading to the walk,in freezer.

29-09-4

Detail 21346744

Basic - Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle missing on the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 21346746

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils (tongs, knife, slotted spoon )in water on the steam table in water at 127F. The manager increased the temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 21346739

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave on shelf above the prep table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21346743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryers.

33-16-4

Detail 21346748

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-55-4

Detail 21346742

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block in use next to the toaster on the prep table next to the holding cabinet in the kitchen.

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 20933162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the cart next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Soiled Time Extended

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20922499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ox tails (44 - Cold Holding); green beans (44 - Cold Holding); yellow rice (44); pork ribs (44 - Cold Holding); inside the walk in cooler. The person in charge put ice bags on the product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20922502

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 123F Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20922500

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand washing soap stored next to a container of to go cups next to the microwave near the hand washing sink. The soap was relocated to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20922501

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the cart next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 20477370

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.

16-13-5

Detail 20477368

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. I had the employee to set up the 3 compartment sink correctly. Wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20477371

Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of Showboat Pork and Beans being used as a doorstop for the white door leading to the front counter off from the kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 20477372

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

36-62-4

Detail 20477369

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.

38-07-4

Detail 20477366

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood system over 6 eye stove.

25-32-4

Detail 20477367

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cream whip containers reused to transport food from the cook lune to the prep table. Grits, sautéed vegetables for shrimp and grits.