How many health inspections has BIG BANG PIZZERIA had?

BIG BANG PIZZERIA has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BIG BANG PIZZERIA ever been shut down?

Yes, BIG BANG PIZZERIA has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BIG BANG PIZZERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at BIG BANG PIZZERIA are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

BIG BANG PIZZERIA

977 SW 71 AVE, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BIG BANG PIZZERIA INC · License: SEA1624200

BIG BANG PIZZERIA in North Lauderdale, FL has 28 inspections on record with 116 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

28Inspections

116Violations

3Closures

Data current as of March 31, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for BIG BANG PIZZERIA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 27, 2021	Fly activity	14:32:00
Jan 28, 2021	Roach & rodent activity	10:44:00
Mar 1, 2018	Unsanitary Conditions	14:42:00

Inspection History (28)

Mar 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jun 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 20, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Oct 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

May 15, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 1, 2018 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

BIG BANG PIZZERIA has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BIG BANG PIZZERIA had?: BIG BANG PIZZERIA has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BIG BANG PIZZERIA ever been shut down?: Yes, BIG BANG PIZZERIA has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BIG BANG PIZZERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at BIG BANG PIZZERIA are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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