Tubby's Q and Smokehouse

5740 7 St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

American

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Zephyrhills average 83, so Tubby's Q and Smokehouse is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand sinks in ware washing area and in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator cooked sausage (102F - Hot Holding) operator washed and rinsed off metal pan and did not sanitize, discussed with operator to re wash and sanitize.

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on top of flat top stove cooked sausage (102F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 20 minutes prior and placed on stove to hold until served, discussed hot holding with operator who moved product back to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes and without washing hands returned to kitchen and handled clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator who washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink located next to cook line no paper towels, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink located next to cook line no soap, discussed with operator who provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer house made Mac and cheese sauce not date marked, per operator product as made 5 days ago and placed in freezer, operator added date mark label of date prepared and date frozen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walk in cooler has black mold like substance on walls and condenser fan. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer not working and storing trash can and buckets of water. Discussed with operator to repair unit.

14-11-5

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed leaking ceiling in walk in cooler

14-11-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tubby's Q and Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse.

How does Tubby's Q and Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Tubby's Q and Smokehouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Tubby's Q and Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse 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 Tubby's Q and Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tubby's Q and Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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