Mr. K BBQ
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
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Score
Mr. K BBQ appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Commerce restaurant, which scores around 89. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in meat make table and kitchen make table 2 held above 41F. CA: PIC instructed all TCS items must be held at 41F or below. Items discarded. COS.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine test strips that expired in 2022.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up in bulk ice machine. CA: PIC instructed to clean bulk ice machine at a frequency that prevents mold/debris build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed customer plates not stored inverted on shelf above make table. COS. REPEAT.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of food throughout kitchen without lids. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all foods not actively cooling are stored covered. PIC covered items. COS. REPEAT.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between hand sink and make table. Observed scoops without handles stored in bulk products. REPEAT.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelving and interior floors of reach in coolers and freezers lined with cardboard. Observed metal woks with tapped and towel wrapped handles. REPEAT.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed upright and exposed plates, bowls, sauce trays and other tableware on front line wire rack shelves. Need to store covered or inverted by 2/16/25
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed to go containers being used/reused as food scoops. Provide proper scoop with defined handle. TO go items removed. COS.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelving and interior floors of reach in coolers and freezers lined with cardboard. Observed metal woks with tapped and towel wrapped handles. Provide non-absorbent, easily cleanable and durable materials. Do not reuse cardboard or line shelves with tinfoil. Correct by 2/16/25.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several rusted shelves under prep tables, and fire system lines on hood with grease/oils/debris. Clean surfaces to prevent accumulations. Complete by 2/16/25.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of splash, dust, and/or debris on floors under shelving, equipment, walls and ceiling vents. Clean surfaces by 2/16/25.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Repeat- Observed unapproved (open cups) staff drinks stored at food handling workstations. All staff dinks at workstations must be in a single service cup with a lid and straw, and drinks shall be stored below food levels. COS
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Repeat- Observed containers of food in reach in coolers and freezers without proper covers or lids. Cover all food in storage. Food covered w/ wrap. COS
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints. Staff shall restrain hair in hair nets, hats, caps, or ties. COS
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers with improper jewelry (watch, I watch, engraved rings). Food handlers may only wear a single smooth metallic band type ring on hands or wrists. Jewelry removed. COS.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In use knives observed stored between prep top and prep table. Store utensils on clean and dry surface. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink by 3-compartment sink out of paper towels. CA: PIC instructed to maintain handsinks stocked with soap and paper towels. Dispenser restocked.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in dish machine at 0 ppm. CA: PIC instructed to maintain concentration of chlorine sanitizer between 50-100 ppm. Use three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until dish machine sanitizer is testing at correct concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Quat-10 sanitizer for dining tables in spray bottle at concentration of 400 ppm+. Observed numerous household insecticides in establishment. CA: PIC instructed to dilute Quat-40 sanitizer to concentration between 200-400 ppm, PIC remade sanitizer, insecticides discarded.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous unapproved drink containers at work prep stations throughout kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed employee drinks in food prep areas must be in single service cup with lid and straw. Drinks removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous food containers throughout kitchen stored uncovered. CA: PIC instructed all food in storage, not actively cooling must be stored covered. PIC covered all uncovered containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous spices/bulk white powders removed from original container not labeled. CA: PIC identified all items and labeled containers. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
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Jan 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Dishline hand sink being used to store equipment/utensils, and prep line hand sink blocked by bulk food container, trash can and dish cart. Use hand sinks only for handwashing and keep sinks easily accessible for use. Sinks emptied, unblocked and cleaned.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom hand sink and prep line hand sink with empty paper towel dispenses. Keep paper towels properly supplied at all hand sinks. Dispensers refilled.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher chemical (Clor.) at a 0ppm concentration. Chemical concentration for chlorine must be greater than or equal to 50ppm and should be around 100ppm. Tested twice with priming sanitizer between cycles. Contact dish machine tech and have unit serviced. Utilize manual sanitizing in 4 comp. sink with chlorine between 50 - 100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed staff (chefs and prep) drinking from unapproved containers (open cups, soda/water bottles) at workstations. All food handler drinks at stations shall be in a single service cup with a lid + straw, and be stored to prevent contamination of food items. Drinks removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous food containers in WIC, RIC, storage and prep top coolers stored uncovered. All food in storage shall be properly covered. Lids, covers and plastic wrap placed on containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cases and containers of food on floor in walk in units. Keep food stored on shelving or large containers at least 6" off floor. Items placed on shelves.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils in room temp water, in between counters or hanging on cook line handles. Store in use utensils in hot (135F or higher) water, clean and dry or in product being served with handle exposed.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service container being used as rice scoop. Utilize durable utensils with a handle such as an ice type scoop, or large spoon.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed active ants on dish line and storage shelves over bus carts. Previous CPO report dated 12/18/23 by American Pest Control indicated no activity. Contact CPO and retreat facility for any activity by 1/12/24
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. K BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. K BBQ on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. K BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr. K BBQ.
How does Mr. K BBQ compare to other restaurants in Commerce?
Mr. K BBQ most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Commerce average of 89.
Has Mr. K BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. K BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr. K BBQ 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 Mr. K BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. K BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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