Heavy B's Barbeque

661 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Heavy B's Barbeque eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bronson average 76, so Heavy B's Barbeque is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease and leaves.
36-73-4
95
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen torn at sliding window.
36-60-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris and/or grease.
36-73-4
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored on shelf below window directly beside bottles of barbecue sauce. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has pool test strips for three-compartment sink.
16-32-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment at cookline soiled with leaves and/or dirt. 2. Cabinets and electrical panel near cookline soiled with grease.
36-50-4
74
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warming unit at cookline: pork ribs (119F - Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (114F - Hot Holding) Manager stated the ribs and Mac n cheese has been stored inside unit since they got started at 11am and began reheating items to 165F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline heavily soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cooler. Manager had an employee remove cooler from in front of handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heavy B's Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heavy B's Barbeque on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heavy B's Barbeque?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heavy B's Barbeque.

How does Heavy B's Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Bronson?

Heavy B's Barbeque most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronson average of 76.

Has Heavy B's Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heavy B's Barbeque have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heavy B's 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 Heavy B's Barbeque inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heavy B's Barbeque is inspected around three times per year on average.