Q SOUTHERN BBQ & CATERING
664 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 7277347227
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 129F hot hold, pork 124F hot hold. Operator placed food into the smoker to reheat. Food was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Unable to get second temperature
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near three compartment sink used to store spray bottles of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip for dish machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with residue.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Circling above food prep and hot holding unit in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator disposed of drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of container of onion powder. Operator removed phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint in kitchen. Operator had employee put on hat.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in dry storage soiled with debris. Operator cleaned cooler during visit.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in dry storage has rust pitted to surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles unlabeled on cook line. Operator labeled bottles.
Mar 26, 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
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Cameron and Amanda's manager certificates expired on 12/19/2023.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned out drain
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. 0ppm dish washer
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Highest water temperature at hand wash sink near dish washer 79F.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 129F hot hold, pork 124F hot hold. Operator placed food into the smoker to reheat. Food was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Unable to get second temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container and stainless steel scrubber held in hand wash sink near dishwasher. Operator removed items from the hand wash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles behind front counter holding food removed from its original container container not labeled with common name.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filtered water faucet connected to hand wash sink behind front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.