BIG RIG 2

Is BIG RIG 2 clean? Yes — an A grade, 91/100, at its most recent inspection on June 2, 2026. That visit logged 1 intermediate and 6 basic violations.

On health score it's safer than 55% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.5 from 2,516 reviews. Cuisine: American. Menus here flag options for keto and paleo diners.

Get directions Call (386) 738-1506

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (91/100)
Violations
7 total — 1 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
815 N SPRING GARDEN AVE, Deland, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Fast food restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (2516 reviews)
Seats
95
Phone
(386) 738-1506
Website
Official website
Photo of BIG RIG 2
Photo: Brenchley

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,516 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The newer reviews here read better than the older ones — 4.7 against 3.8. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.4 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. How much food arrives follows at 42% of reviews, where ratings average 4.9.

17 of 19 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower. A third strand, price, appears in 21% of them at 5.0 stars. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 12 of the 19 reviewers who rated.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (91/100) with 1 intermediate and 6 basic violations. That inspection was on June 2, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 55% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and dishwashing facilities.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Our 1st time there an the food was really good and our waitress Michelle W was amazing.We will be back

  • June 24, 2026

    This place is awesome. I just had one of the best burgers that I've ever had and their hotdogs are incredible. Awesome food and awesome service. I always go here.

  • June 22, 2026

    Service here has always been pretty consistent. The ladies here are always nice. Food is hardly ever consistent. Sometimes hashbrowns taste like burnt oil. Guess it depends who's cooking. The place could use a good old fashioned deep cleaning. And some help with the flies.

  • June 18, 2026

    Absolutely love the gizzards! 🤤 they are delectable with the syrup! Come here every Friday night for a good filling meal! Great service! Reasonably priced.

  • June 16, 2026

    Classic diner food with a ton of options on the menu. Food was great. Service was great. Will be back.

  • June 13, 2026

    Best diner in Volusia County. It's a no frills diner with seriously great comfort foods of all kinds. Their breakfasts are especially great !

  • June 13, 2026

    Very great service an food Love the bundle deal they do .

  • June 11, 2026

    I try to come back to Big Rig each visit I make back to DeLand when visiting my alma mater. I even crave their pancakes when I’m back home; nothing compares to them! Not only are they huge, they are incredibly delicious! Full of that perfect pancake house flavor not very easy to achieve at home, very fluffy, and reasonably priced. Service is always a 10/10. When I go usually I have the same sweet waitress. She is so attentive and has that southern hospitality feel. There is nothing like Big Rig! I feel like I’m in the south and it has that no frills feel I wish I had back home. Sometimes even other customers will have a chat with you. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation while you’re here.

  • June 4, 2026

    Always good food and huge portions. I always end up with a take-home box! The cornbread is to die for, it's like dessert. Keep up the great cooking guys!

  • June 1, 2026

    Breakfast lovers rejoice!Worth driving to if you want a good breakfast. Next time someone suggests a big brand breakfast place, steer them here. The staff is super helpful to first timers and help you get what you want. I go just for the blueberry pancakes.

  • May 27, 2026

    Great little diner. Staff were nice! Everything was good and the portions were amazing. I had Chicken livers, pintos, corn bread and rice. All of it was delicious!

  • May 23, 2026

    The livers and gizzards are normally excellent but now there is too much breading, was disappointed, I gave it away

  • May 23, 2026

    We were a Large Party of 21... service and good was amazing!! Everyone was in shock, our food all came out together!! It was wonderful!! Served hot 🔥 delicious!! We will be back❤️🥰❤️

  • May 22, 2026

    Classic American Diner experience, no frills, adequate service, but food made very well with giant portions. Their all day breakfast is good, but I prefer their Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla.

  • May 17, 2026

    Big Rig is always a must when visiting DeLand! Tasty food with generous portions at a great price. There’s plenty of options to choose from the menu and I love that this place is truly a diner with real southern home cooking. Pam has been our waitress on several occasions and she is on point! She is very welcoming and always ensures our visits are a positive experience.

  • May 9, 2026

    True American diner. Good food, great options, and friendly staff.

  • May 1, 2026

    Went well

  • April 24, 2026

    Just left this place from a horrible experience that I hope no one ever has to experience. Went in here with my family for a quiet dinner sat down to be questioned if we have a reason why we were parked in the handicap parking spot no hello nothing. We then said yes we do it is hanging up. She then proceeded to ask us again which in turn we said you don’t need to physically see a disability to have one! She stated she has every right to know loudly while other customers were around us so we said forget this then she walked away and was talking about us to another employee slamming things around. Didn’t catch her name due to being so upset about this experience and disrespect. It was no right at all that we were attacked like this I would love to speak to the owner of this so called racial establishment. I will never recommend this place to anyone at all after that! If I could put all zeros on this review I would in a heartbeat!!

  • April 17, 2026

    If you havent you shoukd be ashaned. Big portions of damn good food and great servuce at a great price. They always have specials . Open 24 hours and breakfast alk day if you want it.

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 22% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 2, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. June 1, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  3. October 10, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 52 — Misrepresentation / misbranding
  4. October 9, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 52 — Misrepresentation / misbranding
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  5. October 7, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Administrative complaint recommended

    6 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 52 — Misrepresentation / misbranding
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  6. September 24, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  7. July 25, 2025 · Complaint Partial

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  8. July 25, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)
  9. July 24, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 2, 2026