Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ

3342 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls stored in hand washing sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
90
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
82
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ.

How does Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Bucky's Southern 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 Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Bucky's Southern BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.