BIG8 BBQ Health Score — Cape Coral, FL

1217 SE 47 TER, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/20/2026
Cape Coral avg 90 / 100
B
83 / 100
Good

1 high-risk issue, 2 moderate issues, 4 minor issues found

Inspected August 20, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 21% of restaurants in Cape Coral. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
2
Minor
4

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Moderate Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×2
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

BIG8 BBQ received a ClearScore of 83/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on August 20, 2026. 7 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of BIG8 BBQ on August 20, 2026 found 7 violations: 1 high-risk, 2 moderate, and 4 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

BIG8 BBQ was last inspected on August 20, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

BIG8 BBQ received a Grade B (ClearScore 83/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 7 violations at BIG8 BBQ: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized 3. Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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