MEAT N FIRE BBQ
1925 S NARCOOSSEE RD, St. Cloud FL 34771 · 407.891.6070
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Vacuum breaker added above splitter on mop sink Instructed operator on correct placement
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired for Travis J Downs issued 9-13-20
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler next to cookline make table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box in kitchen next to ice machine
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Light not functioning. 2 in hood over cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets Fans in reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in stainless steel reach in cooler in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups on floor in dry storage
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Aug 6, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser at front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of bread on cookline
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front counter employees putting plates together at front line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar container under prep counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on wall next to cookline
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on cooler at dry storage shelf
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of green peppers stored on floor at outside walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cut lettuce in reach in cooler by cooks line
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter needs a vacuum breaker at mop sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet stored on dry storage shelf with food items
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at front counter making food orders with no hat,headband or hair net
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Area at smoker heavily soiled.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 2 door reach in cooler
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. John. Taking test 7-23-23
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server on cookline
Light not functioning. Hood fan
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets under butcher block reach in cooler
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.