DICKEYS BARBECUE PIT
10463 GIBSONTON DR, Riverview FL 33578 · 8137332351
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053224 | Jul 11, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $360 |
| 3--2024027099 | Feb 19, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near walk in cooler and on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cook line. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute soiled.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in seasoning.
Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in dry storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Warmer gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior of self service soda machine.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of baked beans on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribs over cooked turkey in walk in cooler. Employee placed items reorganized at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Discussed only using handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near prep sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Knives rusted near 3 compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair near back door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in storage.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cart handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler.
Jul 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 132 F, baked beans 132 F in steam well. Employee began reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine. Can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dry storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dry storage. Soap replaced at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked at time of inspection.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged near back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. Exterior of soda machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cloth and paper covering handwash sink next to prep sink. Removed at time of inspection.
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. Operator not able to provide food handler certifications.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to prep sink, manager replaced soap at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near 3 compartment sink, manager labeled at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in crushed red pepper on dry storage shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in hot holding unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on side of cart, manager removed at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to prep sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 112 F- retemp 166 F, green beans 107 F- retemp 176 F, macaroni and cheese 117 F- retemp 118F, mashed potatoes 117 F- retemp 118 F on steam table. Operator began reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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.
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. Operator not able to provide any food handler certificates.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to prep sink and in restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to prep sink.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth inside handwash sink, removed at time of inspection.
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. No reporting agreements provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter next to prep sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bread on floor in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan not inverted above prep sink.
Dec 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitting missing vacuum breaker.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart across from prep sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to dry storage.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribs over salad in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitting missing vacuum breaker.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer at establishment, operator got sanitizer at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above 3 Compartment Sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart across from prep sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted over prep sink. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
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.