Circle S BBQ

14630 Us 19, Hudson, FL 34667

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Circle S BBQ has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Among Hudson restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of both microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have old labels on them.

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters above the fryer baskets are soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of diced tomatoes.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles by the dish washer area. The operator labeled all three bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Food storage container cracked. Three food storage containers were found with cracks. The operator discarded all three food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The gaskets in the reach-in cooler on the right side of the prep table are soiled with a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the gaskets inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee preparing food with a watch on their wrist. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insect flying around garbage can off of cook line.

35A-02-6

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic container of wrapped utensils stored on floor underneath wait station area near service window.

25-05-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of ready-to-eat applesauce. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee on cook line preparing food without a hair restraint. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans (120F - Hot Holding)11:48, moved back to microwave heated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids and containers

14-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses and candy on lift top cooler, operator removed **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle S BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle S BBQ on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Circle S BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle S BBQ.

How does Circle S BBQ compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Circle S BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hudson average of 84.

Has Circle S BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Circle S BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Circle S BBQ 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 Circle S BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Circle S BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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