DIXIE BBQ 1, LLC

Name: DIXIE BBQ 1, LLC
Address: 2790 STERLING RD, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33020, US
Rating: 82.8

2790 STERLING RD, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020

License #1622244

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82.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DIXIE BBQ 1, LLC in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 7 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen glassfront reach in cooler, container of raw shell eggs above condiments. Manager moved eggs to bottom of cooler.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water (94F) by grill. Employee dumped water.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of fliptop cooler in kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath by fliptop, raw chicken tenders (40-47F - Cold Holding). Per manager chicken in ice bath approximately 2.5 hours. Observed ice melted. Employee moved chicken to cooler to rechill and refilled ice bath.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Milk shake mixer cups directly beside hand sink and under paper towel dispenser at front counter. Manager moved items away from sink.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing and rinsing pans and immediately putting up to dry. Sanitizer sink not set up for use. Reviewed with manager to explain proper setup and use of sinks. Employee set up sanitizer sink.

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 88F. Instructed operator to discard water, clean and sanitize utensils, place water on top of grill to be held at 135F
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at cook line reach in freezer soiled, and drawers under flat top. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing and no sanitize step. Instructed operator, employee to set up sanitize sink and re sanitize wares. Sanitize sink set up at 200ppm quaternary and wares sanitized
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 provided. Operator unable to provide remainder at time of inspection
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Employee reorganized
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw burger with gloved hands then wipe gloved hands on clean towel then proceed to handle tongs. Instructed operator and employee on proper procedure. Instructed employee to remove gloves wash hands, sanitize tongs and operator moved towel to soiled linens
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken on ice (57F - Cold Holding) being held in melted ice on cook line. Operator states chicken out less than 1 hour. Operator replaced ice and pan of chicken in ice. Retook temperature at end of inspection at 48F
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

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