Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company

14910 Us Hwy 98 Byp, Dade City, FL 33523

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Dade City restaurants, the typical score is 88; Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Owner removed bug zapper from over steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35B-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Warning**

14-17-4

Dec 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plan review required. **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans do not match previous plans, smoker outside, equipment not listed. **Warning**

51-16-7

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink behind the front counter. Manager moved the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned hot water back on to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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

13-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over potato salad. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in the kitchen and 1 fly in the front of the house.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed onions stored on the walk-in cooler floor. Manager put the onions on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups stored in potato salad with no handle.

14-01-5

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the temporary license is displayed instead of the business license. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Observed the temporary license is displayed instead of the business license. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dade City average of 88.

Has Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company 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 Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dade City BBQ and Ice Cream Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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