Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin
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664 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin has been inspected 19 times since 2016, recording 78 total violations and averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4+ inspections), proper cooking temperatures, employee health policy violations, and consumer advisory failures. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented in 2016. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 was completed with no further action, with one basic violation recorded. The prior inspection on February 13, 2025 also resulted in no further action, with one intermediate and one basic violation noted.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin last inspected?
- Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin had?
- Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin find?
- Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Q Southern BBQ & Catering in Dunedin operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Serendipity Cafe (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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