DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT
19348 CORTEZ AVE, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-269-0019
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016043242 | Aug 16, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 | $680 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For 10 food handler employees.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in three compartment sink area. Operator placed paper towels.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade spiked with an accumulation of food debris.
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato Salad (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); Butter (56F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers on cook line stored in the cooler for more than 4 hours with last known temperature of food unknown. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato Salad (56F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); Butter (56F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from fryers on cook line stored in the cooler for more than 4 hours with last known temperature of food unknown. Issued stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade spiked with an accumulation of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink in back area of kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks stored on top of ice machine and next to ice scoop. Discussed location with employees. Employees moved.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance in cook line area.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream base (70F - Cold Holding) in ice cream machine. Operator states base was put into machine at approximately 10:30am. Operator placed out of order sign on machine until contents can be drained and machine serviced. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream base (70F - Cold Holding) in ice cream machine. Operator states base was put into machine at approximately 10:30am. Operator placed out of order sign on machine until contents can be drained and machine serviced. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 9 employees
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in front counter area. Employee moved cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance in cook line area.
Soda machine drain clogged. Liquid in catch try draining onto floor in dining room.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink inoperable.
Food stored on floor in Walk-in-Cooler, ice cream base bucket on floor.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line, beer cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee used gloves to prepare/plate food, removed gloves, handled money at register, then put gloves on to handle clean utensils for food items without hand wash.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee picked up knife from floor, put knife in dirty dish area, returned to cooks line with no hand wash or glove change. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator/employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet with metal braided hose.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103. Employees signed during inspection
Spray bottle containing blue colored toxic substance on chemical rack not labeled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at wall adjacent to ice machine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eat8mg in server area. Employee discarded food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelets while preparing food on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil on floor near walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall adjacent to three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of cabinets below self service soda fountain soiled -can opener blade soiled -Exterior of ice bucket soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand sink in dish area leaks waste water onto floor.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled Cardboard used on floor under pan storage rack
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near dish area.
Stored food not covered. -Chicken tenders removed from original packaging and stored in plastic containers uncovered -ice tea dispenser in self service area uncovered Operator covered
Wall behind and ceiling above hot water heater soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Waste water drainage not disposed of according to law. Waste water from hand wash sink in dish area dripping onto ground, operator mopped and cleaned area
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.