Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Jensen Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 live small flying insects landing on mop inside mop sink by office area away from cook line or kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Dec 1 2023 Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution ) not labeled front counter and dishwasher area. Advised operator to label
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler Condenser vent fans
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door near breaker panels
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink has accumulation of debris
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature in rear prep area, operator relocated to smoker
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -dry storage rack
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above rear exit door across from the bathroom has apparent water damage. Operator states she has contacted landlord regarding repairs.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
43
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Turkey/opened 2 days before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dickey's Barbecue Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dickey's Barbecue Pit on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
How does Dickey's Barbecue Pit compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Dickey's Barbecue Pit most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Dickey's Barbecue Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dickey's Barbecue Pit have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dickey's Barbecue Pit 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 Dickey's Barbecue Pit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is inspected around three times per year on average.
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