Barbara's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Barbara's Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Ruskin facility scores 74, putting Barbara's Family Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine, discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly. Operator will use 3 compartment sink tested 50 ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of country sausage gravy on can goods rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag phone on chest freezer. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bag drink in reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cooksline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cooksline. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in door repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee added more bleach tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine. **Time Extended**
21-07-4
86
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 63 F on counter on cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and touch clean plate without changing gloves and washing hand. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch toast with bare hand. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Discussed using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink runs water but plumbing pipe is disconnected. Bucket is under handwash sink to catch water in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in door repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Waste plumbing not installed at handwash sink on cook line. Establishment have bucket to catch water. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee added more bleach tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
37
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: 1 live roach on floor near prep table 1 live roach under prep table 1 live roach on cook line floor Operator removed and sanitized areas **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sac under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket Operator removed 1 dead roach, 1 live roach and egg sac and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 1 live roach with egg sac near dish area 1 dead roach next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach next to walk in cooler Operator removed all and sanitized areas at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 1 live roach near reach in freezer 1 dead roach next to prep sink. 1 dead roach near reach in cooler Operator removed and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: 1 live roach on floor near prep table 1 live roach under prep table 1 live roach on cook line floor Operator removed and sanitized areas **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sac under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket Operator removed 1 dead roach, 1 live roach and egg sac and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 1 live roach with egg sac near dish area 1 dead roach next to reach in freezer 1 dead roach next to walk in cooler Operator removed all and sanitized areas at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: 1 live roach on floor near prep table 1 live roach under prep table 1 live roach on cook line floor Operator removed and sanitized areas **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: 1 dead roach next to reach in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sac under reach in cooler on cook line. 1 live roach in reach in cooler gasket Operator removed 1 dead roach, 1 live roach and egg sac and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: 1 live roach on floor near prep table 1 live roach under prep table 1 live roach on cook line floor Operator removed and sanitized areas **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F, turkey 48 F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touch pancakes with bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink across from soda machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under drink cooler 1 dead roach next reach in freezer 1 dead roach on floor 1 dead roach on cook line floor operator removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in freezer not identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over breading. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
22-08-4
27
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Employee removed chicken at time of callback. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee drink in ice at ice machine.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server butter toast with bare hand.
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee drink in ice at ice machine.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile above coffee machine.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler above butter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting above soda machine.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water temped 109 F. Employee removed water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill on table above can tomatoes near ice machine.
42-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened yesterday not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted next to ice machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front station.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above coffee machines. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over unwashed lettuce in reach in cooler next to ice machine.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad 55 F, potato salad 56 F in reach in cooler at host stand.
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on plastic container across from ice machine.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor next soda machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry mix on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
58
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hole in ceiling next to steamers and ceiling tile missing above coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Ceiling tile missing above coffee machine. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbara's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbara's Family Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbara's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barbara's Family Restaurant.
How does Barbara's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Barbara's Family Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 74.
Has Barbara's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barbara's Family Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barbara's Family Restaurant 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 Barbara's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barbara's Family Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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