Dickeys Barbecue Pit
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Dickeys Barbecue Pit appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Wesley Chapel restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items laptop on prep table next to ice machine. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo soup cups stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink. Discussed moving boxes with manager, he stated he would work on putting them in other areas.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil Togo containers on shelf under security system in back kitchen area not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents being soiled with build up dust and a black mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the make line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers in the clean dish area with an old label.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White guide in machine soiled with mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board near 3 compartment sink has deep grooves, no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook involved in food preparation no hair net
13-03-4
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table soiled with rust and old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels and hand washing sign missing at hand sink in drive thru
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 cases of soda bib stored on floor in dry storage area Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in 3-compartment sink Employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no dates on prepped sauced and vegetables in the walk-in. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed training certificates for 2 employees, currently 6 on schedule Training through National Registry of Food Safety professionals. Authorized manager = Admin 890 Trainer 876 Kash **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no dates on prepped sauced and vegetables in the walk-in.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lasic silverware stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken Wings cooked last night at 56F at 12:36pm today. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Raw beef with mold like growth in walk in cooler. Manager marked to not use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies by triple sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings cooked last night at 56F at 12:36pm. Coleslaw 55F in walk in cooler overnight. Baked beans 55F Potato Baked Casserole 54F in walk in cooler overnight. Manager marked to not use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler -Coleslaw 55F, Poultry 52F, Pork 56F At Reach in cooler -Sour Cream 52f See stop sale. Manager began moving items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of three door freezer soiled. Vegetable slicer soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in left side bathroom. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink and by drive thru area. All other hand sinks have soap. Manager states soap has not been delivered yet. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 86F in mens bathroom. 86F in womens bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Sour cream in walk in cooler has manufacturer date of 07/10/2022. See stop sale. Sour cream in reach in cooler has manufacturer date of 06/03/2022. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Exterior of reach in cooler by register soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato salad scoop handle in food. Manager moved potato salad handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Inspector closed door. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in both bathrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler by front register. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above to go bags. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing jewelry while prepping food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor and floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen. Walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dickeys Barbecue Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dickeys Barbecue Pit on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dickeys Barbecue Pit?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dickeys Barbecue Pit.
How does Dickeys Barbecue Pit compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Dickeys Barbecue Pit most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Dickeys Barbecue Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dickeys 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 Dickeys 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 Dickeys Barbecue Pit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dickeys Barbecue Pit is inspected around two times per year on average.
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