TEXAS BEST BARBECUE LLC
801 S INDIANA AVE, Englewood FL 34223 · 9414609577
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Repeat from last inspection 1-9-26
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk-in cooler is unsealed concrete and kitchen floor is worn and has unsealed spots. Repeat from last inspection 1-9-26
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated heavy dust over main kitchen work table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated of dust over cook area in kitchen.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has outside walk-in-cooler without plan review submission. Outside walk-in-cooler is in use while indoor walk-in-cooler is being rebuilt.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated of dust over cook area in kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface for shelving in outside walk-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Observed bags of cheese in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and beef in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with dust buildup.
Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in-cooler. Repeat 11-30-24
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine wipes on dry storage shelf above sugar. Observed operator move wipes to bottom shelf.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors on restrooms at back of building do not completely close. Repeat 8-17-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in restrooms. Repeat 8-17-23
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on Walk-in cooler floor and case of cornbread mix on dry storage area floor. Observed operator move all food item for proper storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 8-17-23
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors on restrooms at back of building do not completely close.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in restroom damaged and in disrepair from water damage. Observed ceiling in Walk-in cooler with leaks from screw holes in ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in Walk-in cooler not sealed concrete.
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.