Black Eyed Pea
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Black Eyed Pea has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Dade City facility scores 88, putting Black Eyed Pea on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed in basin. Employee emptied machine and cleaned.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on kitchen side exit double doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soft drink drain rack, employee removed i ice scoop from rack. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line.
23-03-4
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed raw chicken from over smoked neck bones in reach in freezer in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottom of the shelf to the left of the walk in cooler not 6 inches from the ground.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee moved Shrimp thawing on prep table to the walk in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put rags on prep table in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on shelf above container of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above ware washing area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter and ware wash area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep table opposite grill in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time was 10 seconds, discussed proper hand wash itch manager on duty
12A-17-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Napkins under bacon, discussed alternatives
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloved hands used to get fries from freezer, then clean bowl picked up and food put in from steam table. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (56F - Cold Holding), added to time control, removed from refrigeration 3.5 hours ago. Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 pm. Corrected to 400 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ 1 dishwasher, 3 cooks 2 servers, 1 host, manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control to manager on duty. Has multiple items listed, added shell eggs and hash browns and discussed alternative ways to track times of items
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quat and chlorine expired
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen, acoustic tiles water damaged and soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area, moved to rack **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
27
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Eyed Pea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Eyed Pea on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Eyed Pea?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Black Eyed Pea.
How does Black Eyed Pea compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Black Eyed Pea most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has Black Eyed Pea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Black Eyed Pea have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Black Eyed Pea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Black Eyed Pea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Eyed Pea is inspected around two times per year on average.
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