OUTSIDE BBQ LLC

OUTSIDE BBQ LLC located in TAMPA has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1613 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553618

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548803

  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547065

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in potato salad. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen. 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. Hot Holding: ribs 128 F, rice 117 F, Mac and cheese 133 F, Per operator ribs were put in hot box 30 mins prior. Operator turned up hot box at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. Rice made at 9:30 and Mac and cheese made at 10:45. Operator turned up steam well at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13537979

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents through main kitchen soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall below electric breaker box near back door. Observed hole in employee bathroom near sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899438

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents through main kitchen soiled with grease. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches on sticky trap above Hand washing sink near back door. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on sticky pad trap in employee bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with seasonings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box stored inside of drink cooler located behind front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee chopping meat at meat prep table with no hair. Restraint. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans above 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near back exit door. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning and canned corn stored on floor underneath fryers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed dry elbow noodles, canned peaches, bbq sauce, Carolina gold sauce and soda stored outside in rain. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall below electric breaker box near back door. Observed hole in employee bathroom near sink. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster Warning
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service clear lids, portion cups, hinged lid containers stored outside underneath a shed not fully enclosed. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar per employee not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf with potato salad in reach in cooler next to steam table. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30 live roaches on sticky pad trap in employee bathroom. Employee discarded, cleansed and sanitized the area. Observed approximately 5 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 egg sac casings in employee bathroom. 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. chicken 1:45pm, 1st temp 2:20pm (129F - Hot Holding), employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed BBQ sauce and mayo inside of handwashing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832334

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718269

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and seasonings stored on floor. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boxes of single serving items not 6 inches off the floor. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (48 F - Cold Holding); Baked beans (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (48 F - Cold Holding). Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods or in another reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had bottles of seasoning inside Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jevonta Godwin Owner/Manager Warning

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723637

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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 cell phone on prep table in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613287

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed