Meat N Fire BBQ

1925 S Narcoossee Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34771

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Meat N Fire BBQ has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Compared to other St. Cloud restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on cooler at dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net

13-02-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of green peppers stored on floor at outside walk in cooler

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line

23-03-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Area at smoker heavily soiled.

33-20-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. John. Taking test 7-23-23

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server on cookline

13-04-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan

36-62-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets under butcher block reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 Small flying insects hovering over dirty linen. Advised a lid may help.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bean warmer heavily soiled, lid and outside of basin.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket at cookline.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meat N Fire BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meat N Fire BBQ on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meat N Fire BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meat N Fire BBQ.

How does Meat N Fire BBQ compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Meat N Fire BBQ most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Meat N Fire BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Meat N Fire BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Meat N Fire 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 Meat N Fire BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meat N Fire BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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