DICKEYS BARBECUE PIT
2653 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE101, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-560-5047
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018063763 | Nov 26, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $300 |
| 3--2017049237 | Aug 21, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Box of onions and soda syrup box on floor in office area. Employee moved.
Mar 10, 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
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items laptop on prep table next to ice machine. Manager moved.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo soup cups stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink. Discussed moving boxes with manager, he stated he would work on putting them in other areas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil Togo containers on shelf under security system in back kitchen area not inverted. Manager inverted.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents being soiled with build up dust and a black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the make line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the dish drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers in the clean dish area with an old label.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White guide in machine soiled with mold like substance
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board near 3 compartment sink has deep grooves, no longer cleanable
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook involved in food preparation no hair net
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table soiled with rust and old food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels and hand washing sign missing at hand sink in drive thru
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table Employee removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 cases of soda bib stored on floor in dry storage area Employee placed on shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink Employee place under cold running water
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep sink next to drive thru window
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons store don hand sink in drive thru
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 soda bib cases stored on floor at soda bib station
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on wall above prep table in drive thru area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing all hand sinks
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no dates on prepped sauced and vegetables in the walk-in.
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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no dates on prepped sauced and vegetables in the walk-in.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lasic silverware stored on the floor.
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.