Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills
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5740 7 St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 96 total violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the statewide benchmark of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the violation pattern shows significant volatility: a January 2023 inspection resulted in a warning and cited five high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and handwashing; a May 2025 inspection documented three high-priority violations spanning employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and chemical storage; and an intermediate violation for employee health policy appeared again in December 2024. Recurring employee health violations across multiple inspections indicate a systemic issue with health reporting and worker illness protocols. The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025 found three violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills had?
- Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills find?
- Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on July 25, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Tubby's Q and Smokehouse in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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