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CIRCLE S BBQ

14630 US 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-397-0201

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113553
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insect flying around garbage can off of cook line.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The operator cleaned the interior tray of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Several boxes in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator moved the boxes.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Interior of both microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwaves.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters above the fryer baskets are soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have old labels on them.
Basic/16-46-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of diced tomatoes.
High priority/01B-01-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles by the dish washer area. The operator labeled all three bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container cracked. Three food storage containers were found with cracks. The operator discarded all three food storage containers.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface: The gaskets in the reach-in cooler on the right side of the prep table are soiled with a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the gaskets inside the reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marking on gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours ago. Discussed requirements and operator voluntarily discarded.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on silver guard.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee preparing food with a watch on their wrist. Employee removed watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insect flying around garbage can off of cook line.
High priority/35A-02-6
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic container of wrapped utensils stored on floor underneath wait station area near service window.
Basic/25-05-4

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.