BARBARA'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
514 S HWY 41, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813.270.3026
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021014519 | Mar 2, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Apr 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of country sausage gravy on can goods rack.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine, discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly. Operator will use 3 compartment sink tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag phone on chest freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bag drink in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cooksline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer in kitchen.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cooksline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer in kitchen.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in door repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee added more bleach tested 50 ppm.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Discussed using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine is working properly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch toast with bare hand.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and touch clean plate without changing gloves and washing hand.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 63 F on counter on cook line.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink runs water but plumbing pipe is disconnected. Bucket is under handwash sink to catch water in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike in dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in door repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Waste plumbing not installed at handwash sink on cook line. Establishment have bucket to catch water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee added more bleach tested 50 ppm.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed green beans cooking on stove with no hood present.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Barbara Detty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Air conditioning vent cover missing on cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee drinks on counters.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 400ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powder sugar not labeled on cook line.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touch pancakes with bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F, turkey 48 F in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink across from soda machine.
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/ observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni in walk in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under drink cooler 1 dead roach next reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor 1 dead roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in freezer not identified.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over breading. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server butter toast with bare hand.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee drink in ice at ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Employee removed chicken at time of callback.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink in ice at ice machine.
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/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cook line.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above coffee machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler above butter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting above soda machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water temped 109 F. Employee removed water at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill on table above can tomatoes near ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.