Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando
Last inspected:
2408 N Fatima Ave, Hernando, FL 34442Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando averaged 7 violations per inspection across 25 inspections between December 2022 and October 2025, notably higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations appeared in 17 of the 25 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing violations (3 inspections), consumer advisory violations (6 inspections), and shell stock handling requirements (2 inspections). The facility has not been emergency-closed. A complaint-based inspection on November 13, 2024 documented employee health reporting violations, improper hand and arm washing, food contact surface issues, and time as a control method failure. A routine inspection on September 29, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued after documenting 9 violations including multiple high-priority findings for management awareness and consumer advisory. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— 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
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando last inspected?
- Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando had?
- Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando find?
- Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando ever been shut down?
- No, Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar and Grill in Hernando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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