Dixie BBQ 1

2790 Sterling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33020

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dixie BBQ 1 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Dixie BBQ 1 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked brisket in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator instructed employee to put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bin of raw chicken stored on top of garbage can. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on cook line next to microwave. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of unwashed onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee uncovered cups of tea on shelf above make table in middle of kitchen. Manager discarded cups. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of fryer oil on floor by base of stairs. 2) cases of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler upstairs. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under cutting boards on make line at fliptop unit.

21-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee closed water bottle in glassfront cooler next to raw vegetables. Manager moved water to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dixie BBQ 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dixie BBQ 1 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dixie BBQ 1?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dixie BBQ 1.

How does Dixie BBQ 1 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Dixie BBQ 1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Dixie BBQ 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dixie BBQ 1 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dixie BBQ 1 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 Dixie BBQ 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie BBQ 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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