Bar-B-Que King

2132 Main St, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Bar-B-Que King has seven inspections in the public record. Bar-B-Que King was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.

Bar-B-Que King's latest score of 50 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026.

50-17-3

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 81 F.

10-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. No soap provided in the only handwash sink at the food establishment. Recommended to use dish detergent temporarily.

12A-20-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of smoked chicken (122F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well. Operator moved to reheat in smoker. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

11-27-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Apr 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set with 0 ppm of chlorine. Corrected 3 comp sink set to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink blocked by bucket, corrected, operator removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink , corrected, operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in unit, corrected, operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected , operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable water in mobile unit , holding tanks empty . Establishment currently has potable water but unable to dispense due to plumbing malfunction. **Warning**

27-12-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in unit blocked by cooking utensils. Corrected, operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. When turn, water pump not operating. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar-B-Que King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar-B-Que King on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar-B-Que King?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar-B-Que King.

How does Bar-B-Que King compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Bar-B-Que King most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Bar-B-Que King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar-B-Que King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bar-B-Que King 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-Que King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar-B-Que King is inspected around two times per year on average.

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