New York BBQ and Catering

13080 78Th Ave N, Seminole, FL 33776
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at New York BBQ and Catering stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Seminole average 71, so New York BBQ and Catering is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 1:45pm cooked ribs (128F - Hot Holding); cooked baked beans (121F Operator placed items in steamer. Re temp at 2:15pm A. Cooked ribs 184f B. Cooked baked beans 182f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. MFDV is operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of beach on rack near entrance.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior and shelves soiled black-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single-serve plates not covered/protected. Operator covered plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
37
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2022. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator use chlorine for sanitizer, he has quat test strips but no chlorine test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York BBQ and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York BBQ and Catering on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does New York BBQ and Catering compare to other restaurants in Seminole?

New York BBQ and Catering most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Seminole average of 71.

Has New York BBQ and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New York BBQ and Catering have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New York BBQ and Catering 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 New York BBQ and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New York BBQ and Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.