Lehigh Acres, Lee County

BIG SMOKE BBQ & CATERING

3100 9TH ST W, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 17, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 24520946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming cabinet, cooked mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator stirred, temperature reached 142F after stirring. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24520948

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on potable water hose.

08B-49-4

Detail 24520945

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in freezer, employee fish not marked, above ice for customers.

36-73-4

Detail 24520947

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink area.

10-07-4

Detail 24520944

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By hot holding units, scoops in standing water 100F. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23733762

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented green beans can#10.

41-10-4

Detail 23733758

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with single use cups. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23733760

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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23733757

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan near by hood soiled with dust.

10-07-4

Detail 23733759

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator removed utensils and discarded water. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23733761

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 23733763

Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored cups properly. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23360629

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. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23360626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of tall silver reach-in cooler, cooked pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.

29-34-4

Detail 23360625

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at back of truck near smoker.

08B-36-4

Detail 23360628

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling near cook line.

33-20-4

Detail 23360627

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease catch tray for smoker missing, less than 1 quart grease on ground behind smoker. Operator installed trap and removed grease from ground for proper disposal. Corrected On-Site

14-73-4

Detail 23360624

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from drip tray on smoker. Operator installed a temporary tray to catch dripping grease. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 22818973

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in back of unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed floor soiled under oven and stove. Time Extended

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22799584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In heating cabinet cooked pulled pork (130F - Hot Holding); cooked half chicken (129F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator turned heat up to max and began monitoring temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22799585

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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22799581

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 operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning

22-38-5

Detail 22799588

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22799583

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under reach-in cooler. Under 3 bay sink, 50 dead roaches observed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22799589

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in back of unit. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22799587

Basic - Food storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22799586

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and sauce bottles stored on floor of unit. Operator moved off of ground. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-04-4

Detail 22799582

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in wall of unit under triple sink leads to outside. Warning

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 1Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 21866494

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21866492

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21866501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked chicken 123F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up hot hold unit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21866499

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21866500

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21866493

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21866496

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21866498

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21866502

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21866495

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21866497

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. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21866503

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 20718721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and ribs 109°F in hot box

08B-38-4

Detail 20718720

Basic - Food stored on floor.

Aug 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20409248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 120°F hot holding, heat increased Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20409247

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seasoning stored in handsink Corrected On-Site Warning

28-09-4

Detail 20409249

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Liquid waste draining directly onto ground Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20409246

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20409244

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20409245

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20409250

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning