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I BAR B QUE EXPRESS INC

I BAR B QUE EXPRESS INC maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in FRUITLAND PARK. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3170 US 441/27

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: 3636684

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: 3636684

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817463

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Throughout. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Ovens. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Interior of fryer cabinets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885669

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Stored on soda syrup boxes. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Throughout. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Ovens. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Interior of fryer cabinets. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over okra. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Coleslaw 56f, Potato Salad 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rib tips 118f, Ribs 107f, Chicken 93f, Brisket 110f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -At drink station. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At drink station. -In kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -In kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791179

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Ice machine lid.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Throughout. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Ovens. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over French fries. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 53f, Butter 80f. Less than 4 hours. Operator put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board by steam tables.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Handsink used for dump sink.

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646376

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580160

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Side prep area.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Paper towels on floor.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef patties over French fries.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by prep cooler near warewash. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 49f, Potato salad 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ribs 119f, Brisket 107f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579998

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Leaking from condenser in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370688

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Leaking from condenser in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. 0 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 60f, Coleslaw 61f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning