Dubsdread Catering
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Dubsdread Catering nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Dubsdread Catering's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to cooked pasta in walk-in-cooler is broken/cracked, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and vents
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several tiles over ice machine missing
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in areas throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher is currently out of order, awaiting repairs from service company, 3 compartment sink in use
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door under electrical room hallway has a gap
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to brown sugar bin is cracked - operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom oven is soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes taken directly from box on cooks being cut without washing - manager coached prep cook to wash before cutting **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
58
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on top of dish machine - operator cleaned top of machine **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink end of cooks line with flat top
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine heavily soiled with old food debris **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing by ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes of food on floor in walk-in-freezer, food boxes delivered previous day
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of stove soiled with food debris Under slicer - soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 2 door oven on line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen at entrance to kitchen and 2 sinks in kitchen by flat top and grills
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in outside Walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in kitchen not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over cooks line
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dubsdread Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dubsdread Catering on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dubsdread Catering?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dubsdread Catering.
How does Dubsdread Catering compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Dubsdread Catering most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Dubsdread Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dubsdread Catering have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dubsdread Catering 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 Dubsdread Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dubsdread Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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