Perry's BBQ
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Perry's BBQ, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Perry's BBQ on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink cleaning solution observed in cabinet at front counter. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open energy drink can in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on the floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
10-20-4
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sticky substance on reach in cooler door handles on both reach in coolers at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at soda fountain stored on grate. Manager placed in ice bin, handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler door. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler doors at cookline. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered. Containers of cooked chicken in reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse pot at 3 compartment sink without sanitizing. Instructed employee to sanitize the pot and allow to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket lids stored in hand sink by rear door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 unsecured tanks in storage area. Manager replaced chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed leaking soda bag contents on floor at fountain soda rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 10 cases of drinks stored on floor under front counter. Observed 4 buckets of soy sauce stored on floor near cookline. Employee placed on racks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris observed on soda fountain nozzles at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as scoop in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
58
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in hand soap dispenser at hand sink by back door
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings observed on floor under hand sink near rear door. 8 rodent droppings observed on floor under electric service panel.
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Cooked pasta in walk-in cooler not marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and buckets of soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Observed cases of ketchup on floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris under and behind soda heads on soda fountain. Buildup of debris on gaskets of reach in coolers throughout establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several locations throughout
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of sugar stored in hand sink next to back door
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored in front of hand sink located on service line next to ice machine
21-12-4
70
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers lids stored in hand sink near back door Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board that's grooved and stained near the prep sink on cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of broccoli stored on floor near back door Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in service area Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perry's BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perry's BBQ on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perry's BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Perry's BBQ.
How does Perry's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Perry's BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Perry's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perry's BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perry's 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 Perry's BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perry's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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