License No. 6217630|Public Food Service Establishment|Pinellas County, FloridaInspected Nov 21, 2025
State of Florida Inspection Record

BIG C'S BBQ

1035 9 ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33705

State inspectors have documented 13 high-priority violations at BIG C'S BBQ over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 78 violations, including 13 high-priority and 1 Emergency Order of Closure.

Serious
8.6
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against SAINT PETERSBURG

Scores higher than 0% of the 129 inspected restaurants in SAINT PETERSBURG on the trailing-year record.

8.6
Lowest scoreCity median · 90.5Highest score
Against Pinellas County

13 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Pinellas County average of 2.4.

This kitchen13
County average2.4
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

13 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Nov 21, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 6th time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 8th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 12th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 12th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Sep 5, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback Complied
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 10th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 7th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 11th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 11th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 7th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 5th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 10th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Bathrooms
Repeat — 4th time

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
2 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Sep 4, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Follow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 5th time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×2
Food at unsafe temperature
Repeat — 2nd time

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 9th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 6th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 10th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 10th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 9th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 6th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 4th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Bathrooms
Repeat — 3rd time

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 4th time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Sep 4, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Follow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 5th time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×2
Food at unsafe temperature
Repeat — 2nd time

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 9th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 6th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 10th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×3
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 10th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 9th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2
Bathrooms
Repeat — 3rd time

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 6th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 4th time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 4th time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Complaint Full
Sep 3, 2025
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended
Emergency order on this visit
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 4th time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×4
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 8th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 5th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 9th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×3
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 5th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×3
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 9th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 8th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic×2
Bathrooms
Repeat — 2nd time

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic×2
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 3rd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 3rd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Apr 8, 2025
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommended
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 7th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 8th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×4
Bathrooms

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic×2
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 8th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 7th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 4th time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 2nd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Routine - Food
Nov 5, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommended
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 5th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 6th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 7th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 7th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 6th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
Aug 22, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pending
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 3rd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×3
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 4th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 5th time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate×2
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 5th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Thermometers
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 6th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 6th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 3rd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 2nd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Hair restraints & clean clothes
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 2nd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 5th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Aug 20, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Pests & outer openings
Repeat — 2nd time

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×7
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 3rd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 3rd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 4th time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate×3
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 4th time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Thermometers
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Intermediate
Water source & pressure
Repeat — 2nd time

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 5th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×3
Floors, walls & ceilings
Repeat — 2nd time

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×3
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 5th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Hair restraints & clean clothes
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Clean equipment storage
Repeat — 2nd time

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 4th time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
May 28, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pests & outer openings

Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 3rd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 4th time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Hair restraints & clean clothes

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 4th time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Apr 23, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommended
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 3rd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 3rd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 3rd time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Mar 20, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pending
Approved & safe source
Repeat — 2nd time

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

High-priority
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Dishwashing facilities & test kits
Repeat — 2nd time

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 2nd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow
Repeat — 2nd time

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Routine - Food
Jan 11, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2
Approved & safe source

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate×2
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Thermometers

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Intermediate
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Water source & pressure

Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic×2
Clean equipment storage

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Garbage & premises

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic
License current & displayed

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean

Violation categories, explained

4 violations · 4 categories

Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.

No live pests — roaches, rodents, flies — and no gaps that let them in: doors, screens, and outer openings must be protected. Pests move between waste areas and food-prep surfaces, carrying bacteria with them, which is why live activity is among the most serious findings on the form.

On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 1 trailing-year inspection. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.

† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 6217630 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.

License on file
6217630
Inspected
Nov 21, 2025
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
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Official inspection data, translated for the people who eat here.

SOURCE: STATE OF FLORIDA
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