BIG DAWGS FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT

Name: BIG DAWGS FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT
Address: 1330 BLANDING BLVD 135, ORANGE PARK, FL, 32065, US
Rating: 87.3

1330 BLANDING BLVD 135, ORANGE PARK, FL 32065

License #2001123

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87.3 Grade B / 100

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BIG DAWGS FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT in ORANGE PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 14 minor.

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[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair. Cooler bent in bottom middle leaving large gap under both doors when shut.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket x2 (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee stated she will change right after finishing food order.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezers soiled with food debris.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. On both dumpsters out back of establishment dumpsters missing drain plug.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and build up. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease buildup in spots.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee jackets and backpack on bottom shelf of storage rack by back door on top of gallons of sliced jalapenos and hot sauce.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of standup reach in freezer next to kegs in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door of establishment not fully sealed when closed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler, sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was put in cooler 30 minutes earlier but was filled over the fill line. Employee removed some cheese from pan and put in bottom of cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she brought from walk-in cooler to reach in cooler 1 hour prior. Employee put chicken in ice bag in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull can on front food bagging table behind bar. Operator removed drink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in freezer, open bag of uncooked raw beef patties stored above bags of ready to eat French fries. Employee moved raw beef patties to bottom shelf. Also, in reach in freezer on cook line, pan of raw burger patties stored above commercially packaged bags of cooked deli meat. Also, in walk-in cooler two pans of raw steak stored on top shelf above cooked chicken. Employee moved raw steak under cooked items.

Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw bacon on top shelf over pans of cooked chicken. Employee switched location of both products. Also, in walk-in cooler raw beef patties on shelf above ready to eat sliced turkey and sliced ham. Employee switched products.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects near prep table in kitchen area. Also, observed 1 live flying insect on cook line near reach in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Pamela T training expired 3/10/25. Manager stated Pamela already has the test schedule to retake.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Also, hood filters above fryers and grill soiled with grease.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under bag- in- box soda rack.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On top shelf of rack at end of pizza topping reach in cooler, employee cell phone next to single use gloves and above clean equipment. Employee removed his phone.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage and McDonalds food bag on prep. Employee removed belongs from prep table. Also, employee open energy drink and to go cup on shelf of metal rack next to ice machine next to single use gloves. Employee removed drinks.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Thomas C safestaff training expired 6/5/25. Employee Brittney G safestaff training expired 3/24/25.

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