How many health inspections has JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY had?

JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY ever been shut down?

No, JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY?

The most frequently cited violations at JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY are: Approved food source, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY

1407 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Plant City, FL 33563

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GRANDPA JOHNSON'S BARBEQUE INC · License: SEA3915409

JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY in Plant City, FL has 21 inspections on record with 80 total violations (3.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

80Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 10, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

May 10, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 3, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY had?: JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY ever been shut down?: No, JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY?: The most frequently cited violations at JOHNSON BARBEQUE PLANT CITY are: Approved food source, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

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