Dianne's Old Time Barbeque
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Dianne's Old Time Barbeque has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up two times.
Among Hawthorne restaurants, the typical score is 82; Dianne's Old Time Barbeque is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler; pulled pork (45-48F - Cold Holding); collard greens (46-51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (57F - Cold Holding); green beans (66F - Cold Holding) all items cooked the previous day and cooled in covered pans stacked on each other in the walk in cooler overnight. Operator had employee start removing from walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: At time of follow up inspection, ribs, pulled pork and collard greens cooked the previous day 2/10 and cooled down in covered metal pans stacked on each other in the walk in cooler with visible water vapors on container lids. Discussed alternative cooking methods with operator.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler; pulled pork (45-48F - Cold Holding); collard greens (46-51F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (57F - Cold Holding); green beans (66F - Cold Holding) all items cooked the previous day and cooled in covered pans stacked on each other in the walk in cooler overnight. Operator had employee start removing from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: In the walk in cooler 4 pans of collar greens, 2 pans of pulled pork, 4 individually wrapped racks of ribs, sliced ham, Corn beef hash and boiled eggs all stored in the walk in cooler overnight night at 47F or higher. Operator began removing and discarding. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
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Feb 6, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw ground beef patties over cooked pulled pork. Operator relocated the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all but one food handler training certification expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 5 food handling employees present with no food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table of the cook line. Operator relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones, speakers, jackets stored on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over prep area, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall by fryer with food debris build up. Floor under ware washing area with standing water. Floors of walk in cooler not smooth easily cleanable, raised portions prevent walk in freezer door seal. Hole in wall under two compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil on the floor of the prep line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Waitstation microwave with food debris on rotating plate. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build on backside of fryers. Grease build up on hood filters over fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining multiple food prep shelves in kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service gloves in box on the floor of the prep area. In storage shed, single service cups and containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Two compartment sink in ware washing area leaking from hose connection.
29-11-4
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen during inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from hose bibb at front flower beds.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and wall by fryers with debris buildup. Debris buildup on wall by sink in kitchen. Ceiling paint peeling in kitchen and at dishmachine.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing panels to hood filters.
14-42-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in cooler damaged, missing pieces.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on air curtains to walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in sink thawing. Person in charge submerged and added running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dianne's Old Time Barbeque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dianne's Old Time Barbeque on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dianne's Old Time Barbeque?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dianne's Old Time Barbeque.
How does Dianne's Old Time Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Hawthorne?
Dianne's Old Time Barbeque most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hawthorne average of 82.
Has Dianne's Old Time Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dianne's Old Time Barbeque have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dianne's Old Time Barbeque 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 Dianne's Old Time Barbeque inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dianne's Old Time Barbeque is inspected around four times per year on average.
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