Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar

3780 Tampa Rd C5/6, Oldsmar, FL 34677

Overview

Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar has been inspected twice on record between November 2022 and July 2023. The facility received 4 total violations across these inspections. During the initial inspection in November 2022, a high-priority cross-contamination violation was documented when raw bacon was stored directly above ready-to-eat foods in the retail walk-in cooler; products were rearranged on site to correct the hazard. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions regarding employee health policy, a foundational management issue. A focused inspection in July 2023 found no violations. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2023 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

2Inspections
4Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR: March 20, 2026

Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 2 violations / inspection 2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.15 violations / inspection 6.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar: Full Inspection History — DBPR (2)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. The issues described in request # 5099899 were discussed with entity management during this visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-2024-05

Comments: Request# 5085481, initial inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat foods in retail walk in cooler. COS. Products were rearranged to avoid risk of cross contamination. x
2-102.11(C) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to questions regarding employee health. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(A) Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A)
Retail area: baked goods packaged on site not labeled with name of product, net weight, ingredients, or processing location. COS. Products were labeled during inspection. x

Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar last inspected?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar?
The most frequently cited violations at Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar had?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar has had 2 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar find?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar ever been shut down?
No, Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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.
When was Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar last inspected?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 21, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar had?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar find?
Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 21, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Q Southern BBQ in Oldsmar are: 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-602.11(A): Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317. 3-602.11(A).

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