Big John's Rockin BBQ 2
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited three times.
Big John's Rockin BBQ 2's latest score of 41 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
29
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked with a cart, mop bucket and trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles containing white and blue substances throughout facility. Per operator the items are sanitizer and glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags, jackets stored next to food and on top of single serve items in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil stored between fryers and reach-in freezer on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves, around door and ceiling of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on floor of kitchen, dust and debris buildup. Lids of several storage containers for bread and tortillas on cooks line soiled with grease and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout facility.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container containing flour without label in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving and floors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Working on new shelving. **Time Extended**
36-52-4
95
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Acetone on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Cookline. **Warning**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Has proof for one employee only. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash: cups, lids etc on floor behind soda dispenser. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving and floors. **Warning**
36-52-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grill area. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout cook line area heavily soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling in dishwash 3 bin sink area heavily soiled.
36-30-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at bar area and on cookline.
14-11-5
82
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets etc on dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasketson various equipment **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwash room and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Rinse solution not maintained clean.
16-05-4
50
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar area.
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling rack in prep room moderately soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavy to moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass front cooler in bar area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwash room and dry storage room.
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on prep table ripped. Walk in freezer iced over, operator has parts to fix. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2.
How does Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Big John's Rockin BBQ 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big John's Rockin BBQ 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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