Dunedin, Pinellas County

Q SOUTHERN BBQ & CATERING

664 MAIN ST, Dunedin, FL 34698

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 Intermediate
May 14, 2026
City
Dunedin
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 14, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 24576015

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near three compartment sink used to store spray bottles of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24576013

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

23-24-4

Detail 24576005

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with residue.

36-37-5

Detail 24576009

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Circling above food prep and hot holding unit in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 24576011

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator disposed of drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24576012

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of container of onion powder. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24576010

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint in kitchen. Operator had employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24576014

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24576006

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in dry storage soiled with debris. Operator cleaned cooler during visit. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24576007

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in dry storage has rust pitted to surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 24576008

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles unlabeled on cook line. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 24470889

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23553997

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/ Cameron and Amanda's manager certificates expired on 12/19/2023.

29-20-5

Detail 23553998

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned out drain Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23307113

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 dish washer

27-24-5

Detail 23307112

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Highest water temperature at hand wash sink near dish washer 79F.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22668605

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 129F hot hold, pork 124F hot hold. Operator placed food into the smoker to reheat. Food was out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Unable to get second temperature Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22668603

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained

31A-11-4

Detail 22668604

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container and stainless steel scrubber held in hand wash sink near dishwasher. Operator removed items from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22668606

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles behind front counter holding food removed from its original container container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22382758

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filtered water faucet connected to hand wash sink behind front counter.

14-09-4

Detail 22382756

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-20-4

Detail 22382757

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 21920269

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator using black garbage bags to cover smoked meat. Discussed the need to use bags approved for food contactRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 21920271

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 21920266

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat in reach in behind front counter. Operator rearranged refrigerator to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21920270

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.

11-26-1

Detail 21920265

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

41-04-4

Detail 21920267

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint stored in rear storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21920268

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of beverages stored on the floor in the hall way leading to rear of restaurant. Discuss the need to store food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21514061

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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink for sanitization until the dish washer is repaired

14-31-5

Detail 21514060

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black garbage bags used to stored smoked meats in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator the need to use only bags approved for food storage.

22-02-4

Detail 21514058

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and other equipment on shelf near back door. Discussed with operator the need to store equipment clean

16-37-1

Detail 21514057

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for sanitizer bucket or dish machine. I provided 6 test strips to operator to use due to dishwasher sanitizer not working properly

14-09-4

Detail 21514059

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Behind front counter at make table white and wooden cutting board Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21514056

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces, fryer oil stored on ground behind counter

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-05-4

Detail 21132701

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes and cutting board stored on wire rack on the side of the reachin cooler in rear of establishment not inverted or protector. Food debris present.

14-09-4

Detail 21132700

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter

23-03-4

Detail 21132702

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Packing sticker on drain board of dishwasher peeling up, need to be removed

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20928690

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20928689

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment. Cook line and storage area.