Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que

1609 18Th St N, Tampa, FL 33605
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on soda boxes in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on soda boxes in kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
82
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning. Priority: Basic
14-01-5
86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que.

How does Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Finger Licking Good Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.