The Barbeque Stop Company
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
5
Score
Across the available record, The Barbeque Stop Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 23 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so The Barbeque Stop Company trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
10
Major latest
33
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 33 minor violations.
View 46 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on over of unwashed peppers inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Red beans paste (54F - Cold Holding); red beans soup (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper and onions (58F - Cold Holding); Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (55F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 2 flying insects landing on kitchen shelf in front of stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4flying insects flying all around kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Poster printed and provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cleaning scrubber inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area and men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink at kitchen area and men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed employee posted consumer advisory on reach in freezer door at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Delmy M. And Marta C. expired 04/22/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container and flour container on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle is grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 58 at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal food stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employee back pack stored on top of reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean pot under preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 water bottles cases stored on the floor at second floor storage entrance. Also observed 1 water bottles cases stored on the floor at front container. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind television at front counter. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster printed and provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed at ventilation fan on the wall at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed margarine container no covered inside reach in cooler at front counter. Also observed sugar container no covered inside reach inside shelf on preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside container on preparation table at kitchen area. Employee placed stored food inside reach in cooler at front counter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
5
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over chicken inside of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sauces and liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer in kitchen area. Operator cleaned thermometer onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef stored above raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips. (2022)
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in handwashing sink in men's restroom. Operator placed paper towels on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women's restroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by reach in freezer near kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside 3 compartment sink with no water running. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator opened the water to thaw beef correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cooking oil and no label.
02D-01-5
33
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and shell eggs over tomatoes in the reach in cooler.
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of water bottles on the floor upstairs.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of sausages in the triple sink. The manager put the sausages in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Tania Blanco expired on 10-18-2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor upstairs. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at both restrooms.
32-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar next to the coffee machine not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator cheese has been in reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer says 10F all food items area 48F or above.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf above preparation table. Operator removed purse from area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are torn
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil with no label. Observed containers of flour and rice with no label.
02D-01-5
37
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator chorizo was cooked this morning approximately 2 hours ago cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator these items were bought this morning and placed in cooler and have been in constant use since then. Operator turned down temperature on reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection observed raw chicken 50F cold holding, As per operator items were prepared with in the last hour operator chorizo 50F cold holding, cheese 50F cold holding. Cheese and chorizo have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (100F - Hot Holding) as per operator rice was cooked approximately one hour ago. Operator moved rice to freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection observed rice 100F hot holding, beans 95F cold holding, as per operator food was left out to began cooling, operator moved food to reach in cooler to finish cooling **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in men and women bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in men and women bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection no quaternary chemical test kit provided **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling in upstairs storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling in upstairs storage area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in upstairs storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall in upstairs storage area **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of reach in freezers across from stairs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of reach in freezers across from stairs **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour and rice missing label **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection observed Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour and rice missing label **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Barbeque Stop Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Barbeque Stop Company on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Barbeque Stop Company?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Barbeque Stop Company.
How does The Barbeque Stop Company compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Barbeque Stop Company most recently scored 5 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Barbeque Stop Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Barbeque Stop Company have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Barbeque Stop Company 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 The Barbeque Stop Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Barbeque Stop Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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