Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill

2408 N Fatima Ave, Hernando, FL 34442

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Hernando facility scores 79, putting Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine in kitchen. Operator primed machine recheck 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-49-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies on top of dish machine in kitchen

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pork in walk in cooler covered during cooling. Operator uncovered pork. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food in cook line area

13-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine area

36-27-5

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor 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. Operator called Ecolab for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Prime rib roast **Warning**

01B-13-4

Basic - Dead flying insect observed on prime rib in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on prep table 1 live fly on slicer Employee sanitized table and slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board in cook line area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink in prep area

29-11-4

Nov 13, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical 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. Employee primed machine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

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. Operator primed machine and switched buckets. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Milk for batter in kitchen. Operator time marked for 11am **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink in bar area. Cup in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green spray bottle at dish machine. Operator labeled mean green. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on prep table in prep area

12B-07-4

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary strips

16-37-1

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler not sealed

36-11-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave by dish machine

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill.

How does Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Hernando?

Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hernando average of 79.

Has Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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