Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park

Last inspected:

1330 Blanding Blvd 135, Orange Park, FL 32065
Overview

Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park has compiled a concerning compliance record marked by escalating enforcement actions and recurring high-priority violations across 25 inspections totaling 209 violations since 2016. The facility averaged 8.4 violations per inspection—significantly more than double the statewide average of 5.2—demonstrating systemic management failures rather than isolated incidents. Employee health reporting violations, improper chemical storage, hand washing failures, shell stock handling violations, and food contact surface contamination have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating that management has failed to implement effective corrective measures. Most critically, the two most recent inspections in January 2026 and July 2025 each resulted in administrative complaint recommendations with 24 and 33 violations respectively, signaling that the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is moving toward formal disciplinary proceedings. A fire safety violation was documented in April 2022 involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. Despite these enforcement escalations, no emergency closure has been issued. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 was completed with an administrative complaint recommended after discovery of 33 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, chemical storage, time/temperature control, and consumer advisories.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
209Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg 5.51 violations / inspection 5.51 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Clay County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to kitchen entrance.

Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections32 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park last inspected?
Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park had?
Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park find?
Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park ever been shut down?
No, Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant in Orange Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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