Outside BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Outside BBQ has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Outside BBQ is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Staff removed and properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: ribs 128 F, rice 117 F, Mac and cheese 133 F, Per operator ribs were put in hot box 30 mins prior. Operator turned up hot box at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. Rice made at 9:30 and Mac and cheese made at 10:45. Operator turned up steam well at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in potato salad. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents through main kitchen soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall below electric breaker box near back door. Observed hole in employee bathroom near sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 1:45pm, 1st temp 2:20pm (129F - Hot Holding), employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf with potato salad in reach in cooler next to steam table. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30 live roaches on sticky pad trap in employee bathroom. Employee discarded, cleansed and sanitized the area. Observed approximately 5 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 6 egg sac casings in employee bathroom. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed BBQ sauce and mayo inside of handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents through main kitchen soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches on sticky trap above Hand washing sink near back door. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on sticky pad trap in employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with seasonings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box stored inside of drink cooler located behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee chopping meat at meat prep table with no hair. Restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near back exit door. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning and canned corn stored on floor underneath fryers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed dry elbow noodles, canned peaches, bbq sauce, Carolina gold sauce and soda stored outside in rain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall below electric breaker box near back door. Observed hole in employee bathroom near sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service clear lids, portion cups, hinged lid containers stored outside underneath a shed not fully enclosed. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar per employee not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (48 F - Cold Holding); Baked beans (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (48 F - Cold Holding). Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods or in another reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jevonta Godwin Owner/Manager **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had bottles of seasoning inside **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and seasonings stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boxes of single serving items not 6 inches off the floor. **Warning**
25-06-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Feb 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outside BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outside BBQ on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outside BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outside BBQ.
How does Outside BBQ compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Outside BBQ most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Outside BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outside BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Outside 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 Outside BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outside BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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