Mahons Real BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Mahons Real BBQ has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mahons Real BBQ was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment did not report seating change”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to other Groveland restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -restroom, operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -old stove, broken coolers, old chairs outside storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee peeling potatoes is wearing a watch, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 13 **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in freezers
23-03-4
70
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Operator has paid for manager certification test and will be scheduling for this week. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Operator is registered for food manager test Saturday 8/2. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. -tires are flat **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
78
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over potato salad in reach in cooler in dining area. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards in dry storage area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -seats increased from 0 to 16 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of sugar in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of paper food trays on floor at entry to the kitchen **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outside storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces and pickles in white refrigerator in seating area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -plastic jug in hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid by hand sink
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License current and active, displayed license expired 4/1/23
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -License is 0 seats, 12 in establishment **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white reach in cooler on line **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Outside storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
58
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50f, Burgers 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Drain pipe under handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken at room temp.
06-01-5
61
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License shows 0 seats. 12 in dining room.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Potatoes.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
86
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Operator showed proof that testing has been ordered and is currently waiting on receiving. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in customer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
74
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Carrot cake made in employee home. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
01A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Eva. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment DBPR license shows 0 seats, 12 seats observed in dining area. Provided seating change form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator having difficulty obtaining signature **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in customer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
58
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink and restroom
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mahons Real BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mahons Real BBQ on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mahons Real BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mahons Real BBQ.
How does Mahons Real BBQ compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Mahons Real BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Mahons Real BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mahons Real BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mahons Real BBQ 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 Mahons Real BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mahons Real BBQ is inspected around five times per year on average.
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