Q Southern BBQ & Catering

664 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Q Southern BBQ & Catering eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dunedin restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm dish washer

22-41-4

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Highest water temperature at hand wash sink near dish washer 79F.

27-24-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 129F hot hold, pork 124F hot hold. Operator placed food into the smoker to reheat. Food was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Unable to get second temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container and stainless steel scrubber held in hand wash sink near dishwasher. Operator removed items from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles behind front counter holding food removed from its original container container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filtered water faucet connected to hand wash sink behind front counter.

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator using black garbage bags to cover smoked meat. Discussed the need to use bags approved for food contact**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat in reach in behind front counter. Operator rearranged refrigerator to gain compliance. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.

11-27-4

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

11-26-1

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored in rear storage area.

41-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of beverages stored on the floor in the hall way leading to rear of restaurant. Discuss the need to store food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q Southern BBQ & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Q Southern BBQ & Catering on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Q Southern BBQ & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Q Southern BBQ & Catering.

How does Q Southern BBQ & Catering compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?

Q Southern BBQ & Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 75.

Has Q Southern BBQ & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Q Southern BBQ & Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Q Southern BBQ & 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 Q Southern BBQ & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Q Southern BBQ & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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