DERRICKS BBQ
1536 S OHIO AVE, Live Oak FL 32060 · 3863624054
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly n kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022000255 | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 5--2016027957 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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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. Employee handled dirty dishes, and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes..
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. Employee touched beef brisket in cook line warmer, employee not wearing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2026. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on floor in storage area across from front counter wait station where single service items are stored.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox stored above container of sauce in kitchen. Manager removed bottle of Clorox during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both sides of splitter of faucet next to hand washing sink across from smoker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five employee certificates are copies.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour from bin on shelf across from smoker. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents, and ceiling throughout the kitchen greasy.
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in air handler room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on shelf above brown sugar in back of kitchen. Manager removed bags during inspection.
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle for hand washing sink next to smoker.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in back of kitchen where pans are stored.
Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door to walk-in cooler and disrepair with insulation exposed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at cook line hand washing sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusty.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath cook line handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of spices on kitchen shelf.
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. No vacuum breaker on hose Bibb at back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowls used as scoops in flour and pepper. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen over cook area soiled with dust and grease accumulations.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on wire shelf over bulk container of flour. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door and interior wall punctured leaving exposed sharp metal. Salad reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fan soiled with dust accumulation.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); brunswick stew (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs under back hand wash sink at back door with no vacuum breakers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with hair. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at back door blocked by large sprayer in basin. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by back door. Dispenser missing. Operator stated he had ordered another towel dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in flour and breading in bulk containers on shelf near back door and egg crumbles in salad reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen over cook area soiled with dust and grease accumulations.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker hanging from shelf over back prep table. Employee glasses, phone, and keys on shelf over prep table. Employee backpack on bin of sauce. Employee cigarettes, lighter, and phone on lid of flour bin. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Salad reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fan soiled with dust accumulation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of flour not labeled.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on kitchen prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer exterior and panel behind it soiled with grease accumulation. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink slow to drain.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under hand wash sink at three compartment sink.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to back handwash sink/smoker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusty. White shelf and upper interior side of ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels (or dispenser) at back hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in stew at reach-in cooler under grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, vents, a/c handler and ducts soiled with grease accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board grooved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk container of sugar at front prep area.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pieces attached to wall in back storage area. Finish worn off from wooden pass-through shelf in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Soda machine upper backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Fryer exterior and panel behind it soiled with grease accumulation. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation
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. Pliers on shelf over prep table/iced coleslaw.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer soiled with grease accumulation.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusty. White shelf of ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used as scoop n cook area reachin cooler drawer. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, vents, a/c handler and ducts soiled with grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on prep table. Employee moved to proper storage shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on upper top of reach-in cooler in cook area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door interior - sharp edge on patch plate that cut inspectors shirt sleeve. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pieces attached to wall in back storage area. Finish worn off from wooden pass-through shelf in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Soda backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Fryer exterior and panel behind it soiled with grease accumulation. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drains slow due to main line clog, resulting in small pools in kitchen area. Employees pushing water to other drain to clear floor. Plumber on-site clearing line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer soiled with grease accumulation.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly n kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2023. License was renewed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with unknown substance. Plate in ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, vents, a/c handler and ducts soiled with grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep grooves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gap at back door.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pieces attached to wall in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pass-through window soiled with grease accumulation. Hood/filters soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Soda backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Fryer exterior and panel behind it soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler. Manager discarded.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer soiled with grease accumulation.
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