Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TUBBY'S Q AND SMOKEHOUSE

5740 7 ST · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3573497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10735706
DBPR license6113460

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-29-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority22-45-4

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.

#5High Priority03B-01-6

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

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.

#2Basic23-03-4

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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.