Boss Ross BBQ and Catering

661 40Th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Boss Ross BBQ and Catering appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Warewashing solution at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator diluted to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Discussed with manager who provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing equipment for pos. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided sign to operator who posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Potato salad opened 6-7 no date mark. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed on truck. Operator informed to supply in the future

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with black like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Accumulation of standing water from condensation at bottom of reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor grass adea.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

13-03-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.2-1-2022 license expired. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Cleaned cutting boards but more detailed cleaning needed. . **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.2-1-2022 license expired. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food service manager **Warning**

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boss Ross BBQ and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boss Ross BBQ and Catering on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boss Ross BBQ and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Boss Ross BBQ and Catering.

How does Boss Ross BBQ and Catering compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Boss Ross BBQ and Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Boss Ross BBQ and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boss Ross BBQ and Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boss Ross BBQ and Catering 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 Boss Ross BBQ and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boss Ross BBQ and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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