Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Mighty Quinn's Barbeque has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in prep room at wings station at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large plastic food containers at time of inspection.
24-08-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection n **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on lift top reach in cooler is broken at time of inspection.
14-11-5
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at time of inspection. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of bbq sauce not labeled at time of inspection. Operator had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects. 1 fly by mop sink near insect light
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade chipotle bbq sauce 78F. Discussed with operator ingredients require temperature control.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade chipotle bbq sauce 78F. Discussed with manager ingredients require temperature control. Manager discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on shelf with tea. Manager moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on clean equipment rack.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in cooked rice. Employee removed. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in dark brown sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water at 98F. Manager increased temperature of unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket by to go window 100ppm. Manager refilled to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
37
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used sink to fill bucket to clean floor
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves on cutting boards stored on shelves in front of walk in cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelves with clean dishes
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelves in front of walk in cooler
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at time of inspection. Operator had employee empty bucket and hang mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles near food on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, removed And placed in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Oct 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mighty Quinn's Barbeque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque.
How does Mighty Quinn's Barbeque compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mighty Quinn's Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mighty Quinn's Barbeque have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mighty Quinn'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 Mighty Quinn's Barbeque inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mighty Quinn's Barbeque is inspected around two times per year on average.
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