Big Daddys BBQ
3249 Hwy 79, Vernon, FL 32462 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 7750025
What drove the grade
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 complaint inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-24
- Extension granted on Oct 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Observed establishment plans from 2011. Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink have been moved, smokers on back of MFDV are not in picture of MFDV. Smokers on wheels need to be added to plan. Operator will need to apply for remodel plan review and send to plan review for approval.
More time given
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.
Truck empties grey water into municipal pipes plumbed into ground on property. Property not listed on approved plan.
Intermediate5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Manager placed soap at sink.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
Observed building in back behind side of food truck with refrigeration. Operator states that is his personal use property.
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
Observed a 3 compartment sink under roof on deck near smoker next to food truck.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis.
Repeat violation
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
Deck built in front of truck and fence built behind truck. Operator states fence slides open , inspector was unable to remove fence at time of inspection. Tires on MFDV flat.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
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