BLUE DOG CRAFT BARBECUE
640 E MAIN ST · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation, and within 48 hours of vacuum sealing bags. See stop sale. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 1 lb block white cheddar that was vaccum packaged dated 11-25 **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03G-35-5Intermediate – Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first 1 block of cheddar Cheese dated 11-25. **Warning**
03G-43-2Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Also vacuum packaging raw pork and raw beef. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front counter due to leak. Manager turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 Stop sale issued. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:38 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.