BAR-B-Q QUEEN
1267 N HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage area . – 1 live flying insect in kitchen -3 flying insects in smoker area . – 5 flying insects near uncovered trashcan near smoker
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Flying insect landed on cooked ribs on smoker . – pulled pork, baked beans, collard greens , potato salad , sausage , , sauce stored in unapproved location Manager discarded
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am .
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Pulled pork at 140 F at 12:30 pm placed in smoker at 9:30 am
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- hand wash sink covered by wood and triple hot holding unit – REPEAT No water at hand wash sink
27-06-4Intermediate – No running water at three-compartment sink and hand wash sink – no water on mobile food truck
51-22-4Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food stored inside Bakers Roofing company storage room . This not an approved commissary location .
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 3
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area in refrigerator and freezers in Bakers Roofing company
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash can by smoker not covered . Reviewed with manager
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door screens open in areas at both entries into kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.