DICKEYS BARBECUE PIT
2955 TRAVERSE TRAIL, Wildwood FL 34785 · 9546245754
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Jalapeno beans prepped on 9-10-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker in disrepair.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from back prep area next to 3 compartment sink
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker in disrepair.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from back prep area next to 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around exterior of soda nozzles on dining room beverage machine.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Jalapeno beans prepped on 9-10-25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Jalapeno beans prepped on 9-10-25
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. Colton
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink soiled
Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink next to prep sink.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rusted can opener by the prep table.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lined shelf under prep table storing cans.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (64F - Cold Holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (64F - Cold Holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding). In cold well since 7:00 am. No temperature monitoring. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rusted can opener by the prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the front counter area with fried baskets. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test kit.
No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink at the front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in soda tank area. Operator chain the C02 tank.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lined shelf under prep table storing cans.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. High chairs soiled by side machines and cabinets soiled under soda machine area.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink soiled.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sliced pecan pie is portioned and placed in individual containers and placed in front of the register as a grab and go item. Portioned pecan pie has no label with any of the required information.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at three-compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over sour cream packets in walk in cooler, operator corrected shelves
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
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.