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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT

19348 CORTEZ AVE · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449508
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738535
DBPR license3701179

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream base (70F – Cold Holding) in ice cream machine. Operator states base was put into machine at approximately 10:30am. Operator placed out of order sign on machine until contents can be drained and machine serviced. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream base (70F – Cold Holding) in ice cream machine. Operator states base was put into machine at approximately 10:30am. Operator placed out of order sign on machine until contents can be drained and machine serviced. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-16-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. 9 employees **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in front counter area. Employee moved cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance in cook line area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-03-4

Basic – Soda machine drain clogged. Liquid in catch try draining onto floor in dining room. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.