DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT

Northwest Federal Highway
Florida, 34957
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718239

  • 21-08-4:Basic - At front counter- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored over ready to eat chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal food container soiled with grease and food debris at dish drying rack next to dry storage shelf.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785277

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At walk in cooler, Condenser dripping water into plastic bins. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chili base

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629435

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527517

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler Condenser vent fans
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 live small flying insects landing on mop inside mop sink by office area away from cook line or kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Dec 1 2023 Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution ) not labeled front counter and dishwasher area. Advised operator to label

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527037

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383851

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -dry storage rack
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above rear exit door across from the bathroom has apparent water damage. Operator states she has contacted landlord regarding repairs.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door near breaker panels
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink has accumulation of debris
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature in rear prep area, operator relocated to smoker
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-27-4: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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning