BAR-B-Q QUEEN
1267 N HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-643-9844
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
JUN 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 55 points off where it started.
2 live, small flying insects found in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060116 | Jun 12, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Mar 20, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils and touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mar 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
2 live, small flying insects found in kitchen
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils and touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Establishment operating with no potable running water in the food truck
Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray over hand wash sink and no running water at hand wash sink
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Curtains do not completely close. Window left open
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pump and hot water tank not working per operator
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer. Manager placed in warmer two hours Stop sale. Manager discarded food
Jun 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Manager began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager began preparing food for order without washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer. Manager placed two hours. Stop sale. Manager discarded food - 48F Potato salad in small cooler over 5 hours. Manager discarded potato salad
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - -48F Potato salad in small cooler over 5 hours. Manager discarded potato salad
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer. Manager placed in warmer two hours Stop sale. Manager discarded food
Two live, small flying insects inside food truck
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wood over the hand wash sink. Manager relocated piece of wood. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times
No running water inside mobile food truck to include at three-compartment sink and hand wash sink. Maintenance person turned water back on by connecting wires.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor. Manager relocated water
Garbage not placed in a covered receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents near smoker in the front area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gaps in curtains.
Apr 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am
Apr 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage area. - 1 live flying insect in kitchen -3 flying insects in smoker area. - 5 flying insects near uncovered trashcan near smoker
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Flying insect landed on cooked ribs on smoker. - pulled pork, baked beans, collard greens, potato salad, sausage,, sauce stored in unapproved location Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- hand wash sink covered by wood and triple hot holding unit - REPEAT No water at hand wash sink
No running water at three-compartment sink and hand wash sink - no water on mobile food truck
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food stored inside Bakers Roofing company storage room. This not an approved commissary location.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food stored in a prohibited area in refrigerator and freezers in Bakers Roofing company
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash can by smoker not covered. Reviewed with manager
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door screens open in areas at both entries into kitchen
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wooded board covering hand wash sink. Operator removed board.
Floor tiles are cracked.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched dirty surface then touched Togo box and prepared food without washing hands
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of hand sink, cutting board removed
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Reviewed with operator the correct type of bleach - Operator purchased the wrong sanitizer during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 47 F potato salad in refrigerator - in cooler overnight - no temperatures taken this day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - 47 F potato salad in refrigerator - in cooler overnight - no temperatures taken this day - see stop sale
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment- cold holding, reheating and cooking of foods -reviewed with operator cold holding, reheating and cooking procedures and temperatures. Reviewed use of correct sanitizer for food contact surfaces.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small refrigerator near door - operator adjusted the thermometer to a cooler setting
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