Betts Big T in Chiefland
Last inspected:
2525 N Young Chiefland, Chiefland, FL 32626Betts Big T in Chiefland has accumulated 376 violations across 48 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility was emergency-closed once on record and has faced repeated administrative complaints for management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, chemical storage, and food contact surface violations. Recent inspection activity shows intensifying enforcement, with an administrative complaint recommended on October 2, 2025, following a pattern of callback inspections and continued citations throughout 2025. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, resulted in a callback inspection with compliance noted.
Most recent closure: September 15, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Comparison to Levy County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Levy County Avg
5.55
violations / inspection
5.55 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Levy County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 17:25:00 |
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015041722 | $800.00 | Sep 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections32 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Betts Big T in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Betts Big T in Chiefland last inspected?
- Betts Big T in Chiefland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Betts Big T in Chiefland last shut down?
- Betts Big T in Chiefland was last shut down on September 15, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Betts Big T in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Betts Big T in Chiefland are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Betts Big T in Chiefland had?
- Betts Big T in Chiefland has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Betts Big T in Chiefland find?
- Betts Big T in Chiefland was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Betts Big T in Chiefland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Betts Big T in Chiefland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- Has Betts Big T in Chiefland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Betts Big T in Chiefland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Betts Big T in Chiefland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Betts Big T in Chiefland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Betts Big T in Chiefland been fined?
- Betts Big T in Chiefland has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Betts Big T in Chiefland operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bett's Big T Restaurant of Chiefland (2017).
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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).
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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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