Bar-B-Q Queen
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
39
Score
Bar-B-Q Queen appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Bar-B-Q Queen's latest score of 39 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
16-20-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water in the food truck
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils and touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - 2 live, small flying insects found in kitchen
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray over hand wash sink and no running water at hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
51-23-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Curtains do not completely close . Window left open
35B-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pump and hot water tank not working per operator
29-08-4
39
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer . Manager placed in warmer two hours Stop sale . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: Ribs in warmer 123 F for under 2 hours per manager . Reviewed with manager regular monitoring of food temperatures , reheating of heated food to 165 F and hot holding of food at 135F or above Manager placed ribs in the smoker to reheat . **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
86
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Manager began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager began preparing food for order without washing hands . Reviewed with manager .
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer . Manager placed two hours . Stop sale . Manager discarded food - 48F Potato salad in small cooler over 5 hours . Manager discarded potato salad **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - -48F Potato salad in small cooler over 5 hours . Manager discarded potato salad **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Macaroni and cheese 115 F in warmer . Manager placed in warmer two hours Stop sale . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Two live, small flying insects inside food truck **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
05-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wood over the hand wash sink. Manager relocated piece of wood . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No running water inside mobile food truck to include at three-compartment sink and hand wash sink. Maintenance person turned water back on by connecting wires . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gaps in curtains . **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor. Manager relocated water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a covered receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents near smoker in the front area
33-09-4
29
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: No reheating of foods at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03E-02-5
86
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Flying insect landed on cooked ribs on smoker . - pulled pork, baked beans, collard greens , potato salad , sausage , , sauce stored in unapproved location Manager discarded
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage area . - 1 live flying insect in kitchen -3 flying insects in smoker area . - 5 flying insects near uncovered trashcan near smoker
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- hand wash sink covered by wood and triple hot holding unit - REPEAT No water at hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink and hand wash sink - no water on mobile food truck
27-06-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food stored inside Bakers Roofing company storage room . This not an approved commissary location .
51-22-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area in refrigerator and freezers in Bakers Roofing company
08B-37-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash can by smoker not covered . Reviewed with manager
33-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door screens open in areas at both entries into kitchen
35B-05-4
32
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wooded board covering hand wash sink. Operator removed board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles are cracked.
36-17-5
86
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched dirty surface then touched Togo box and prepared food without washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of hand sink, cutting board removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Three live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area,- operator partially closed curtains and removed flies - operator to keep doors closed during service **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 125 F Mac and cheese warmer - operator voluntarily discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink and triple sink - no hot water on mobile unit
27-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from pipe under triple sink - operator put a catch pan underneath to collect the water - operator scheduled service for following day
29-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Gaps in screen curtains not closing with flies present - operator closed both doors **Corrected On-Site**
35B-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
47
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar-B-Q Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar-B-Q Queen on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar-B-Q Queen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bar-B-Q Queen.
How does Bar-B-Q Queen compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bar-B-Q Queen most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bar-B-Q Queen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bar-B-Q Queen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bar-B-Q Queen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bar-B-Q Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar-B-Q Queen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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