Avon Park BBQ Company

3 S Lake Ave, Avon Park, FL 33825
American
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Avon Park BBQ Company, the earliest from 2022. Avon Park BBQ Company was last inspected on Apr 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Avon Park restaurant scores 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed ice cream scoops drying on surface covered by damp cloth. Scoops in contact with cloth. Food stains observed on cloth. All cleaned and sanitized equipment must air dry. Cloth is not an approved surface. All surfaces must be smooth non absorbing and easily cleanable. Operator placed scoops back to wash at 3 bay.
24-17-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closure on both bathrooms not properly functioning and doors not self closing.
32-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chopped peanuts on container with no common name label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's restroom door left open and mens restroom not fully closed.
32-02-4
82
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Remodel complete. Establishment has changed from Bar bQue to ice cream parlor. Sinks have changed use and equipment has been removed and new equipment added. Cookline equipment is still on place. Cotton candy maker and waffle cooking equipment added ice cream cases added with dipperwell added but not hooked up to water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of sanitizing requirements. Unaware of how to test sanitizer. Inspector advised. Using quaternary ammonium with no test strips switched to bleach, had bleach test strips on hand. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At callback food manager unaware of the correct ppm for bleach sanitizer. Was given information by inspector. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At callback bathroom doors no fully self closing . Doors ajar.. **Admin Complaint**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at front Line handsink . - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At front counter handsink no handwash sign posted.sign **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At call back establishment does not have the correct test strips. Using Quaternary Amonia only have test strips for chlorine. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed operator changing out equipment for ice cream vending. Changing menus and equipment. Operator has been advised and will submit the plan. Currently in process of remodel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At callback store has changed from barb que to ice cream parlor only. No remodel plan has been submitted. Change of use of handsinks and coolers have been added for ice cream some equipment removed. Cookline still on place but not on operation. Added waffle makers, cotton candy machine added ice cream coolers and dipperwell. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At callback stoves no longer being used but have not cleaned the soiled vents on ceiling or hood. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avon Park BBQ Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avon Park BBQ Company on file is from Apr 11, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avon Park BBQ Company?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom door left open other than during cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avon Park BBQ Company.

How does Avon Park BBQ Company compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

Avon Park BBQ Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has Avon Park BBQ Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avon Park BBQ Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Avon Park BBQ Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.