How many health inspections has Deep South BBQ in Lee had?

Deep South BBQ in Lee has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Deep South BBQ in Lee ever been shut down?

No, Deep South BBQ in Lee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Deep South BBQ in Lee had?

Deep South BBQ in Lee has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Deep South BBQ in Lee find?

Deep South BBQ in Lee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Deep South BBQ in Lee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Deep South BBQ in Lee has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Deep South BBQ in Lee

3204 Se County Rd 255, Lee, FL 32059

Madison County · Food Service
DBPR License: MFD5050043
FDACS Estab #: 320679

Overview

Deep South BBQ in Lee, Madison County operates under dual DBPR and FDACS licensing. The facility has been the subject of multiple enforcement actions since mid-2022, primarily involving equipment sanitation and temperature control failures. A stop-sale order issued September 17, 2025 required the voluntary destruction of spicy chicken wings and cheeseburgers found held at 110–120°F in the retail case, below the required 135°F minimum; the back door of the hot case was left open. A stop-use order issued the same date cited unsanitary equipment in the warewash area, where a sanitizer solution tested at 0 ppm against a required 150–400 ppm range. An earlier stop-use order from November 5, 2025 involved equipment repair and replacement. The September 2025 inspection documented 11 violations across multiple categories: high-priority violations included a cold-held steak burrito measured at 45°F (exceeding the 41°F maximum), a repeat violation of sanitizer stored with food in the back storage area, and employee health reporting procedures that could not be verified. A June 2023 inspection found a cleaner spray bottle stored alongside packaged food and documented missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup. The facility's most recent focused inspection on March 24, 2026 resulted in zero violations and addressed issues documented in a prior request.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

5FDACS Insp.

4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 24, 2026

Deep South BBQ in Lee: Comparison to Madison County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Madison County Avg 2.78 violations / inspection 2.78 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Madison County Avg 0 closures / facility 0 county average

Deep South BBQ in Lee: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 24, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRISTINA DOVE

Comments: The issues described in Request #5153002 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Nov 5, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Release issued for Stop Use Order. This check back visit was to release equipment, verify ice testing and water source.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

Sep 17, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 11 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. No recent microbiological analysis by an approved laboratory at least once every quarter not provided for bagged ice operations. Failure to provide microbiological laboratory test results on or about 30 calendar days from the date of this visit will result in a Stop Use Order being placed on the bulk ice machine, packaging bags, and ice scoops, as well as a Stop Sale Order being placed on all packaged ice bags produced from the bulk ice machine. If the results are acquired before returning date on or about 11/14/22 food establishment can call (850) 245-5520 to report compliance, or email results to [email protected] Document Provided: Guidance for the Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Conditional Employee Reporting Agreement, Employee Health Guide Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to [email protected]

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Retail Area: Buildup of debris on ice chutes of soda machines. COS. Items were washed, rinsed, sanitized during inspection.

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP

Love's Warewash Area: Sanitizer solution tested at 0 ppm on inspector's and operators test strips. Per manufacturer's label, concentration of solution should be between 150-400 ppm. COS. Operator manually setup warewash sink solution. Solution was 150-200 ppm. x Print Date: 9/17/2025 Page 1 of 3 14 Pf Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf Observation: Love's Kitchen Area: Build up debris on cutting board. COS. Item was washed rinsed and sanitized.

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Retail Area: Several items(spicy chicken wings and cheese burgers) found with internal temperature of 110-120 degrees F. Items were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Back door of hot case was found to left open. COS. Items voluntarily discarded. Door of hot case closed and hot case was able to maintain 135 degree or above by end of inspection. See Stop Sale and Release. x

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Establishment unable to verify food employee reporting responsibilities upon request.

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Love's Kitchen Area: Steak burrito found in reach-in cooler with an internal temperature of 45 degrees F. Items was not out of temperature for more than an hour. COS. Items were cooled to 41 degrees or below within 4 hours. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat

Love's Back Storage Area: Spray bottle of sanitizer stored with food. COS. Spray bottle was moved during inspection. Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.

Establishment unable to provide ice test from recent quarter. See Comments. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Love's Kitchen Area: Reach in cooler found at above 41 degrees F ambient temperature. Items inside cooler had an internal temperature of about 45 degrees F. Temperature gauge of reach-in cooler was at 47 degrees F. Establishment has log to track temperature of cooler. Cooler was improperly adjusted within an hour of inspector finding it. Someone had bumped into the control panel. COS. Reach-in cooler was properly adjusted and able to maintain 41 degrees or below with an hour on first day. Sanitizer not properly adjusted and unable to dispense sanitizer at manufacturer's recommendation. See Stop Use Order.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Arby's Kitchen Area: Buildup of debris in microwaves.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Arby's Walk-in Freezer: Buildup of ice along left corner of wall and floor. Love's Walk-in Freezer: Buildup of ice along ceiling.

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110Repeat

Arby's Walk-in Cooler Area: Employee item stored over food meant for the public.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/17/2025 Page 2 of 3 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS Samantha Wise I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of LOVE'S TRAVEL STOP # 0379 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II SAMANTHA WISE, PERSON-IN-CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/17/2025 Page 3 of 3

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2023 — 1 inspection

Jun 2, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: KENNY BAKER

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food establishment does not have a written procedure for responding to the cleanup of a vomiting and diarrheal event. Inspector provided a departmental handout outlining the requirements.

Retail Back Room Area - A spray bottle of cleaner was stored on the side of a food storage rack containing packaged candies and other food items. COS - Spray bottle was adequately relocated during the inspection. x

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Food/Deli Processing Area - Hand wash sink was inaccessible due to the storage of product bins. COS - Discussed with departmental management concerning limited space and the product bins were properly relocated during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)

Arby's - Wet wiping cloth stored on processing table between times of use.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Retail Back Room Area - Boxes of assorted single use lids, cups and clamshell containers stored directly on the floor in the upstairs storage area.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail Area - Coffee counter containing individual creamers and sweeteners has coffee and liquid spillage.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Arby's - Beverage Air food preparation cooler has debris along the bottom shelf as well as outside paneling near wheels. Food preparation table holding the deli slicer and 22 quart containers has old food debris and buildup on bottom shelf corners. Old food residue and splatter located on the side of fryers. Discussed all items mentioned with management onsite.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Arby's - Observed a slow drain occurring at the hand wash station next to ware wash sink. Discussed with management.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back Room Area - Water stained ceiling tiles in dry storage area.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back Room Area - Dust buildup on A/C return ceiling vents in dry storage area. Arby's - Old food debris located on the floor under fryers and holding area.

Back Room Area - Jackets hanging on the side of food storage racks. Food/Deli Processing Area - Employee jackets and purses stored on rack shelving containing single use items and condiments. Arby's Employee glasses and purse stored on rack with gyro wrap liners. COS - All personal items were properly relocated before completion of the inspection.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Food establishment's 2023 Annual Food Permit was not displayed. o

2022 — 1 inspection

Jul 15, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRISTINA DOVE

Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use Order on the retail beverage walk in cooler issued on 6/22/22. Walk in cooler was repaired and verified by inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Deep South BBQ in Lee: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Deep South BBQ in Lee
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Nov 5, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…
Sep 17, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Sep 17, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Sep 17, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Deep South BBQ in Lee: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Deep South BBQ in Lee had?: Deep South BBQ in Lee has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Deep South BBQ in Lee ever been shut down?: No, Deep South BBQ in Lee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Deep South BBQ in Lee last inspected?: Deep South BBQ in Lee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Deep South BBQ in Lee had?: Deep South BBQ in Lee has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Deep South BBQ in Lee find?: Deep South BBQ in Lee was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Deep South BBQ in Lee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Deep South BBQ in Lee has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Deep South BBQ in Lee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Deep South BBQ in Lee are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.