M and E BBQ

402 North Center St, Pierson, FL 32180
American
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, M and E BBQ has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, or dust”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Pierson sits at 80, putting M and E BBQ on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, or dust. -wire shelving.
23-03-4
95
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
82
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, debris: wire shelving by door.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, container with flour.
08B-38-4
78
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored over container of raw fish in refrigerator.
08A-20-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was M and E BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M and E BBQ on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M and E BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M and E BBQ.

How does M and E BBQ compare to other restaurants in Pierson?

M and E BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pierson average of 80.

Has M and E BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M and E BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M and E BBQ 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 M and E BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M and E BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.