DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DUBZ BBQ

Based on 6 health inspections, DUBZ BBQ in NORTH PORT has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

Chancellor Boulevard
Florida, 34287
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13479431

Met Inspection Standards

6 high, 1 int, 10 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for multiple foods in the kitchen.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the raw salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting after being removed from the dishmachine.
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a total number of 39 units approved on the existing license. Observed a proviso on remodel plans stating a seating increase cannot be made without a completed evaluation form. The operator was emailed a seating change form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice bin at the soda machine. The scoop was properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation on the server expo line.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the reach in cooler at the server expo line.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in- keg cooler behind the bar.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods not covered in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meats in the walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked beef brisket in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon was discarded due to a separate violation. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the raw salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) in the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the server expo line. The operator stated the sour cream had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the sour cream in the lower portion of the cold unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the hose connected to the splitter at the mop sink.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar used as a dump sink.

7/31/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10896771

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves on them.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pair of tongs on oven handle. Observed operator removing tongs and putting can opener into dish to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with with food splatter all over inside and out side.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment, gaskets soiled on reach in coolers and freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed container of utensils with tongs, spoon, scrapers stored handles down. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs, chicken, and miscellaneous other items in walk in cooler not covered for protection.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, brown sugar, and cane sugar in containers without labels. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee portioning sauces, go on phone, then go back to portioning without handwashing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener into dish. Observed food stains on cutting boards on make line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

3/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8871569

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backside of reach in cooler handles with food debris.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plates stacked wet nesting. Observed operator separate dishes.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on make line, torn gasket.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between wall and 3 compartment sink. Observed operator remove and put back into dish for rewashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cornbread on make station not covered with a towel, and packaged hamburger buns on top of cornbread. Observed operator voluntarily disposing of cornbread. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar in a bin, out of original packaging, without a label. Observed operator putting label on. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, with ice, straw, food, inside sink. Observed operator remove all items, clean and coach employees. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8739277

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen area on reach in handles, food debris on back side of handles.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans on drying shelf in dish wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on hot holding unit.

1/17/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8495440

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed hotel pan with ribs stored under bottom shelf on floor. Observed operator removing immediately and storing properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler and freezer, prepped foods uncovered. Observed cook working on walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in holder. Observed cook remove and place in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8360622

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