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Q SOUTHERN BBQ

3780 TAMPA RD C5/6, Oldsmar FL 34677 · 727.687.4470

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218807
Grade history
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato Salad 55F cold hold, Cole slaw 557F cold hold. Both Items behind front counter. They were on ice but the ice melted. The establishment has been open less than 4hrs. Employee placed these foods in an ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato Salad 55F cold hold, Cole slaw 557F cold hold. Both Items behind front counter. They were on ice but the ice melted. The establishment has been open less than 4hrs. Employee placed these foods in an ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed beverages from prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm corrected to 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator scheduled service this day
Intermediate/16-53-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed - shelf in walk in cooler
Basic/14-06-4

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.