Bad Dog BBQ
Bad Dog BBQ appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Bad Dog BBQ's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bad Dog BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bad Dog BBQ on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Bad Dog BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Bad Dog BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Bad Dog BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bad Dog BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bad Dog BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bad Dog BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bad Dog BBQ is inspected roughly once per year on average.