Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville
Last inspected:
7280 Sunshine Grove Rd, Brooksville, FL 34613BIGUN'S BAR-B-QUE in Brooksville has been inspected 24 times since 2022, accumulating 169 violations at an average of 7.0 per inspection — 35 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least 5 inspections. On May 5, 2025, an inspector documented 8 high-priority violations including management awareness failures, employee health reporting lapses, hand washing violations, food in good condition issues, shell stock requirements violations, and improper cooking temperatures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The establishment returned for a compliance callback on May 6, 2025 with zero violations cited. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 documented 4 violations including hand washing and chemical storage issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville last inspected?
- Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville had?
- Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville find?
- Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville ever been shut down?
- No, Bigun's Bar-b-que in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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