Dee's Family BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Dee's Family BBQ has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Riverview restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over fully cooked sausage, operator removed pork at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment missing one food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near register temped 72 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on shelf above prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on steam table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of paper towels on floor in storage room. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Temped 77 F, ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temped 79 F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at Tim of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler next to dry storage shelf. **Warning**
12B-13-4
70
Nov 2, 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. Raw pork over sausages, operator removed pork at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and keys above prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in storage room not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can I unisex restroom.
32-12-5
67
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dee's Family BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dee's Family BBQ on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dee's Family BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dee's Family BBQ.
How does Dee's Family BBQ compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Dee's Family BBQ most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Dee's Family BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dee's Family BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dee's Family BBQ 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 Dee's Family BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dee's Family BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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