Reel BBQ

993 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Reel BBQ appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Palm Harbor average 74, so Reel BBQ is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in food truck has rust pitted to surface.

14-33-4

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over butter, packaged lettuce and container of cheese. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cobia served raw in ceviche is not indiciated as raw on the menu. Operator added an asterisk next to the ceviche and the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees salsa (44F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.

35B-08-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reel BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reel BBQ on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reel BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reel BBQ.

How does Reel BBQ compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Reel BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Reel BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reel BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reel 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 Reel BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reel BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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