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SOUTHERN STYLE FARMSHACK BAR B QUE

17052 N. US HWY 301, Citra FL 32113

Last inspected Jan 28, 2025 · 3 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5202936
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 23
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 eggs and diced ham kept out on time both were at 60F.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to mop sink
Basic/51-11-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold metal door liner in reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-71-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle stored on soil behind establishment
Basic/33-23-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front Reach in cooler shelves have rust and pitted surface
Basic/14-33-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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. Observed dishmachine at 0ppm CL
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strips placed over the single serve straws, cups and cups used to serve customers, and hand wash sink.
High priority/41-24-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 3 blocks of Swiss and 2 blocks of American Swiss date marked in September and October, Observed corn beef hash dated more than seven days ago.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 3 blocks of Swiss and 2 blocks of American Swiss date marked in September and October, Observed corn beef hash dated more than seven days ago.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 eggs and diced ham kept out on time both were at 60F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink by ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (corn) in reach in freezer
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen are acoustic tiles and are not smooth and cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing vents in ceiling creating holes in ceiling.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by soft drink dispenser and behind ice machine departed from wall.
Basic/36-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex/women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex's bathroom in the back storage area. Manager placed trash can with cover in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used inside reach in cooler by grill
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed insulation showing on the inside of the double door reach in cooler by the swing doors.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on the floor. Manager put box of oil on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Observed dishmachine at 10 ppm Chlorine
High priority/22-41-4
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar bin at front server area in a non-food grade container.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over Hamburger. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Potato salad in reach in cooler in kitchen with a date of 10 days ago. Manager voluntarily discarded
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tile in kitchen and some ceiling tiles appear to be acoustic tiles that are not smooth and cleanable. Also Observed hole in wall above cove molding behind ice machine.
Basic/36-32-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Cook removed drink from prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on reach in freezer by swing doors entering kitchen
Basic/14-36-5

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.