Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala
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2611 Sw 19 Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34471Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala has been cited for 65 violations across 15 inspections since March 2022, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in three of the last five inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in four of the past six inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 15 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, and handwashing, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation—a formal escalation indicating potential disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala last inspected?
- Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala had?
- Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala find?
- Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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