Porkie's of Deland BBQ
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Porkie's of Deland BBQ has 12 inspections in the public record. Porkie's of Deland BBQ was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Porkie's of Deland BBQ's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
37
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Kitchen Auto Sham brisket (121F - Reheating); chiciekm (129F - Reheating); ribs (125F - Reheating); more than 2 hours. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Ribs 125F, reheating for 40 minutes , sausages 125F 40 minutes. **Time Extended**
03E-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside and mop sink, hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Operator has purchased new ones. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash ware wall , soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall , in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
61
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves , soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with grime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked from 48 hours ago. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing., above disgusting machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site .
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon inside macaroni and cheese container in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, cook line in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, in food preparation area. operator removed tile. New tile available to replace **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker pulling up pants and then placed gloves without washing hands in food preparation area. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. - quaternary sanitizer in spray bottle not diluted, tested over 500 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - in back area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - potato salads, slaw, cooked plant foods
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - sanitizer bottle not labeled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary strips needed for sink and spray bottle COS - no chlorine strips for dish machine,.
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on the floor by mop sink - 1 dead on the dish machine - 1 on on the floor near bag in box soda rack - 8 on the floor below ware washing equipment **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - bagged sugar in back area - bag in box soda in back area
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - FRP bulging out at storage racks near dish machine
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies at front counter . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - walk in cooler shelves -under kitchen grill table top .
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near ovens.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - chicken legs in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
26
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: new ones have been purchased , is planning to installing the, this week. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in washware handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Subfloor exposed by washware area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3- live roaches crawling on washware area floor. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler sausages (52F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding);butter (48F - Cold Holding)/3 hours . Operator opened walk in freezer door. -kitchen reach in cooler shredded cheese 52F- Cold Holding)/3 hours . Operator placed in the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not labeled on front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan unit ,soiled with dirt and mold like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in washware handwash sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Subfloor exposed by washware area. **Warning**
36-02-5
47
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical chlorine nor Quat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at wash ware handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad prepared 24 hours ago in kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled by register. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wash ware ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Wash ware floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown and white sugar containers not labeled in storage area,
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food worker no bar restraint by cookline,
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3- bags of red potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of insulated bowls stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in wash ware handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meat not covered in kitchen reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
27
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: operator is talks with repair service . **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen and storage area ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: operator is speaking **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Porkie's of Deland BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Porkie's of Deland BBQ on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Porkie's of Deland BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Porkie's of Deland BBQ.
How does Porkie's of Deland BBQ compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Porkie's of Deland BBQ most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 72.
Has Porkie's of Deland BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Porkie's of Deland BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Porkie's of Deland BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Porkie's of Deland BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Porkie's of Deland BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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