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BLUE DOG CRAFT BARBECUE

With 10 documented inspections, BLUE DOG CRAFT BARBECUE in LAKELAND has achieved a 4.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

640 E MAIN ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10889039

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 1 basic

  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation, and within 48 hours of vacuum sealing bags. See stop sale. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 1 lb block white cheddar that was vaccum packaged dated 11-25 Warning
  • 03G-35-5:Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first 1 block of cheddar Cheese dated 11-25. Warning
  • 03G-43-2:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Also vacuum packaging raw pork and raw beef. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front counter due to leak. Manager turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

7/1/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10865319

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar

4/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8991367

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler meat on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8991033

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8787661

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint container as scoop in bulk seasoning. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ max Miller ex 11/3/23 Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP meats for storage and ROP mac n cheese for cook/ chill Warning

4/29/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8620539

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/27/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8539830

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Blue and white towels on top meat.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8539610

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8386603

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink next food items seasoning in hallway.Manger removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator doing ROP zone raw meats. Warning

7/20/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8300484

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed