Callahan Barbecue
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
25
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Callahan Barbecue, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 17 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Callahan Barbecue's 25 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breakers needed on both sides of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Multiple pans of products being held on time as a public health control with times of 9:00/9:45/10:00. Inspector inquired at 2:20. Operator states products all made within the last 30-45 minutes and the label was not changed. Employee changed labels to reflect appropriate timing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Putty knife in kitchen handwash sink and scrub pad in handwash sink at triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Nathan hired over 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior chute of ice machine has yellow slime-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom urinal is not working. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self-close.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead flies on premises. One dead fly on slicer in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded dead fly and sanitized slicer. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for left microwave is broken off. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor/ceiling/wall/ceiling vent/building attachment soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryers with excessive grease build up. Floor around handwash sink by fryers is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster located on bare ground. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of stove and fryers with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Outside storage shed storing single service items has a broken window and door is partially missing creating a large hole into storage shed.
25-11-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded shelving, triple sink, urns, steam well and cart stored by outside storage shed.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete observed in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
14-17-4
25
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live small flying insects found. Three (3) live flies observed in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of raw bacon stored over pans of ready to eat cooked beans. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Multiple fried items across from fryers do not have time markings. All items removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. All items time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breakers missing on ends of both sides of splitter attached to mop sink faucet where black and green hoses are attached. Manager states he has breakers and will attach. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under white cutting board on prep table in middle of kitchen. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. In men's restroom in dining area, urinal not working.
32-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket by ice machine not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drink cans stored on shelf in middle of kitchen have no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guards while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks working in kitchen. All placed in needed restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen near fryers. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash/tires/unused equipment on ground by dumpster. Manager states company coming to remove unused equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacles and dumpster are sitting on grass/dirt. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves showing rust in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door from triple sink area to outside pit area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen and walk in cooler areas. Manager states they are working to seal floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walls/Ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by walk in cooler in kitchen is cracked/peeling. Outdoor shed walls and ceilings are not sealed - shed houses mayo and oil.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand washing sink by cook line in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour not labeled near fryers in kitchen. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cash register accepted cash from guest, touched her nose with bare hands, and scooped ice to prepare drinks without washing hands. Employee in kitchen touched nose with gloved hands, and immediately removed reheated pork from microwave without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License displayed expired 06/01/2025. Manager states he will print and post new license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in ice bath, portioned coleslaw 65F. Coleslaw placed in ice bath approximately 60 minutes prior. Coleslaw moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on front counter near napkins and clean utensils. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bbq sauce on floor in walk in cooler and in dry storage area. Sauces moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around dumpster behind establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks stored on top of breading bin in kitchen. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacle and dumpster are on grass/dirt. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Sides of cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. Manager states they are working to seal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
37
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large silver reach in cooler near walk in cooler, container of potato salad stored overnight 59F. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large silver reach in cooler near walk in cooler, container of potato salad stored overnight 59F. See stop sale. At front counter serving area, containers of potato salad 49F. Potato salad placed into service approximately 1.5 hours prior. Potato salad moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On prep table in middle of kitchen, turkey, chicken and ribs are not time marked. Items placed on time control approximately 15 minutes prior. Items time marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine (top where ice falls).
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near drive through area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical degreaser stored on black utility cart in front counter area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacles and dumpster are on dirt/grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter across from register is cracked/broken. Multiple shelves in kitchen and walk in cooler are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door is not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, multiple cases of single use items are stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
29
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine (9) live roaches in establishment: seven (7) in back kitchen area near triple sink and cook line and two (2) near flip top cooler in kitchen near entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Approximately thirty-three (33) live roaches observed in kitchen. Operator began killing roaches. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Seven (7) live roaches observed in kitchen area. All live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Two (2) live roaches observed in kitchen. Both roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Three (3) live roaches observed in kitchen. Live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All certified food manager records are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training records provided are expired. Multiple other employees have no training records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No training records for any food handler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No proof of any food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No proof of any food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No proof of any food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed approximately fifteen (15) dead roaches in kitchen and front counter areas. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Two (2) dead roaches observed in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No dead roaches observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Two (2) dead roaches observed in back kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine (9) live roaches in establishment: seven (7) in back kitchen area near triple sink and cook line and two (2) near flip top cooler in kitchen near entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Approximately thirty-three (33) live roaches observed in kitchen. Operator began killing roaches. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Seven (7) live roaches observed in kitchen area. All live roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Two (2) live roaches observed in kitchen. Both roaches killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training records provided are expired. Multiple other employees have no training records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No training records for any food handler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No proof of any food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No proof of any food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All certified food manager records are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed approximately fifteen (15) dead roaches in kitchen and front counter areas. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Two (2) dead roaches observed in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: No dead roaches observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
67
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven (7) live flies in establishment: three (3) in kitchen (one landed on chicken and ribs in prep counter), and four (4) in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Two (2) live flies observed under triple sink in kitchen. Flies killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine (9) live roaches in establishment: seven (7) in back kitchen area near triple sink and cook line and two (2) near flip top cooler in kitchen near entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Approximately thirty-three (33) live roaches observed in kitchen. Operator began killing roaches. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All certified food manager records are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training records provided are expired. Multiple other employees have no training records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: No training records for any food handler. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed approximately fifteen (15) dead roaches in kitchen and front counter areas. Dead roaches discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in front counter area touched mouth and face and then immediately handled unwrapped single use items without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Cook on cook line touched face and immediately handled clean equipment without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed seven (7) live flies in establishment: three (3) in kitchen (one landed on chicken and ribs in prep counter), and four (4) in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine (9) live roaches in establishment: seven (7) in back kitchen area near triple sink and cook line and two (2) near flip top cooler in kitchen near entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One live fly landed on ribs and chicken on prep counter in kitchen.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Multiple fried items stored in prep area of kitchen across from fryers do not have correct time marks. Items prepared approximately two (2) hours prior. Items time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. All certified food manager records are expired. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only training records provided are expired. Multiple other employees have no training records. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 23 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No rinse step is being applied. Sinks drained and set up correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple storage shelves in kitchen are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas of kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container in kitchen.
02D-01-5
25
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47-50F - Cooling); cooked collard greens (44F cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated Food was cooked and placed in walk in cooler to cool down yesterday. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. at 3:40pm green beans at 76-88F cooling, second temperature taking at 4:20pm cooked green beans at 76-88F cooling in walk in cooler. Manager stated green beans were cooked and placed in walk in cooler to cooled down this morning at 11am. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in front counter near soda machines 5 live flying insects throughout cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. at 3:40pm green beans at 76-88F cooling, second temperature taking at 4:20pm cooked green beans at 76-88F cooling in walk in cooler. Manager stated green beans were cooked and placed in walk in cooler to cooled down this morning at 11am. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. greens (44F cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated Food was cooked and placed in walk in cooler to cool down yesterday. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager discarded food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (44F) stored in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager stated cheese was received early this morning. Manager moved cheese to main three door stand alone cooler. sliced American cheese (48F); cooked corn dogs (51F) stored in main flip top cooler on cook line near fryers. Manager stated food was restocked from main cooler approximately an hour ago. Manager placed food on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked French fries and cooked onion rings held under time control at room temperature on cook line not time marked. Food is held under time control and it was cooked 30 minutes ago. Employee time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (100F) stored in warm cabinet near managers office. Manager stated chicken was cooked and placed in cabinet to hold hot approximately 2 hours ago. Manager began reheating chicken. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Kitchen manager lacks knowledge of 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and email Food allergen handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not provided at handwash sink in breading station near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not provided at handwash sink in breading station near the walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Kitchen manager lacks knowledge of all big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and provided big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. Walk in cooler door does not properly close. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floor in disrepair in breading station underneath non working three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handwash sink in breading station near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups stored on floor in front counter near kitchen entrance
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen, ware washing station and inside walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ac vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
16
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham in a blue and white to go bag on walk in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near grill
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store soiled pans in handsink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drink over prep area
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones ear Gomes stored between microwaves
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep guy in breader station no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Carton of cigarettes stored over prep area in kitchen
12B-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near grill
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container with white substance inside. Flour
02D-01-5
35
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen turkey in 3 door freezer over beef
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink, vacuum breaker needed at splitter on both sides **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham in Togo shopping bag in 2 door stand up cooler
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in dish area used to store cleaning supplies
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near walk in cooler no soap
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handsink near walk n cooler no hot water at all shut off at sink
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks over prep area where ribs are cut
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones, energy drinks and candy over prep areas
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guys in kitchen no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe detached from under sink
29-08-4
33
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked Chicken,onions rings, fries, and other cooked foods, chart not filled out **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink has no back flow preventer two hoses a **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling from Broken cooler to under bread rack 1 live roach on wall over drying rack in kitchen 1 live roach crawling from from counter across lobby floor. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near back door on prep side Handsink in take out window no soap **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents covered with dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor under bread rack 5 dead near back door under dry storage shelf where mop buckets are stored. 2 dead under metal shelf where cases of plate stored 1 dead roach under line onside where flour and seasoning is stored 1 dead in front of 2 door sliver cooler 13 dead in bottom liner of 3 door cooler 1 dead at swinging door near takeout area 2 dead on floor near office door 3 dead near plunger up from next to counter where steam table is stored 3 dead inside reach in freezer 3 door 2 dead inside reach in cooler 2 dead at from counter **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink can on front line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys upfront on front line, headphone over. Kitchen prep line, backpacks stored with dry goods **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around back door in prep area near fryers **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink take out window area faucet broken not allowing employees to use it **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Around ice chute area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham in thank you whit bag, voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1-2022, paid at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine upper area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan again and filled out at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made previous day, no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on back prep area in front of stand up 2 door freezer
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of bbq sauce on floor of walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on potato salad and coleslaw, exchanged **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Callahan Barbecue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Callahan Barbecue on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Callahan Barbecue?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Callahan Barbecue.
How does Callahan Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
Callahan Barbecue most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Callahan average of 72.
Has Callahan Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Callahan Barbecue have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Callahan Barbecue 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 Callahan Barbecue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Callahan Barbecue is inspected around five times per year on average.
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