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SUN BAKED BBQ

361 DENTON AVE, Auburndale FL 33823 · 863-455-7335

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6308820
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (103F - Hot Holding), less than 1 hr, Chef removed wings and placed in cold hold to cool.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink near walk in cooler. Employee removed utensil.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned interior of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
Basic/36-30-4
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (103F - Hot Holding), less than 1 hr, Chef removed wings and placed in cold hold to cool.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, chef cleaned can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield on kitchen side, chef cleaned interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind beer cooler in bar, and under 3-compartment sink on bar side.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in storage area behind bar area, manager secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed near kitchen area in hallway. Director unplugged device.
Basic/35B-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), manager diluted.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on soda nozzle near bar area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on bottle racks in bar area, manager cleaned racks.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils in soiled clear bin on dish strorage shelf.
Basic/24-06-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris on interior of smoker and pizza oven.
Basic/22-08-4

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