Ronnie Ron's BBQ

5603 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ronnie Ron's BBQ four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lithia restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Put napkins at sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 2-1-2025. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shawn Johnson **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

50-04-4

Mar 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ronnie Ron's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ronnie Ron's BBQ on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ronnie Ron's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ronnie Ron's BBQ.

How does Ronnie Ron's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lithia?

Ronnie Ron's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithia average of 79.

Has Ronnie Ron's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ronnie Ron's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ronnie Ron'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 Ronnie Ron's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ronnie Ron's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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