BAR-B-Q QUEEN
1267 N HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Reviewed with operator the correct type of bleach – Operator purchased the wrong sanitizer during inspection .
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 47 F potato salad in refrigerator – in cooler overnight – no temperatures taken this day
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – 47 F potato salad in refrigerator – in cooler overnight – no temperatures taken this day – see stop sale
Intermediate 2
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment- cold holding , reheating and cooking of foods -reviewed with operator cold holding, reheating and cooking procedures and temperatures . Reviewed use of correct sanitizer for food contact surfaces .
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 1
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small refrigerator near door – operator adjusted the thermometer to a cooler setting
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.