THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY
1400 NW 23 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women's restroom doors not self closing.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen prep area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by reach in freezer near kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor in kitchen area.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside 3 compartment sink with no water running. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator opened the water to thaw beef correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cooking oil and no label.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer in kitchen area. Operator cleaned thermometer onsite. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored above raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips. (2022)
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in handwashing sink in men's restroom. Operator placed paper towels on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipment Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 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/ Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the cook line.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of water bottles on the floor upstairs.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in both restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of sausages in the triple sink. The manager put the sausages in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and shell eggs over tomatoes in the reach in cooler.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor upstairs. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at both restrooms.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar next to the coffee machine not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/. Observed Tania Blanco expired on 10-18-2023.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
- 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).