FROGS BARBEQUE PAD

Name: FROGS BARBEQUE PAD
Address: 21031 NE US HWY 27, WILLISTON, FL, 32696, US
Rating: 85.8

21031 NE US HWY 27, WILLISTON, FL 32696

License #4800506

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85.8 Grade B / 100

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FROGS BARBEQUE PAD in WILLISTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 8, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 9 minor.

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[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of sliced tomatoes with date mark of 11/4 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager stated the tomatoes were cut this morning and added the proper date during this inspection.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Several freezers in storage shed have rusted exteriors.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area completely covered and used as a dish drying rack. Inspector had the manager unblock and set up the sink during this inspection.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near back door of kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored on shelf directly beside box containing ziplock bags and directly above jar of pickles. Manager removed the soap from the area during this inspection.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen reads 25F. Actual air temperature is 40F.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor inside storage shed soiled with dirt and leaves. 2. Cobweb on window in storage room inside kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse and cigarettes on top of prep table at cookline. Manager removed the items from the prep table during this inspection.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in back of kitchen.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of ice machine. Manager removed the drink from the area during this inspection.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and utensils stored inside pan of water at 83F at cookline. Manager moved the utensils to the warewash area and got clean utensils for the cookline during this inspection.

Warning Issued
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. Inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen: 9 ziplock bags containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/23. Manager stated none have been frozen. 2. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen: Three ziplock bags containing fully-cooked ribs with date mark of 7/23. Manager stated none have been frozen.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket Quat 500+PPM. Inspector had manager dilute solution to 200PPM.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On counter in-use in back of kitchen: pulled pork (88F - Cooling Overnight); pulled pork (88F - Cooling Overnight); pulled pork (91F - Cooling Overnight); pulled pork (94F - Cooling Overnight); pulled pork (106F - Cooling Overnight); beef (108F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated all were cooked the previous night and placed into various coolers to cool overnight. Manager stated they were removed from refrigeration approximately 30 minutes prior to be bagged and frozen. All items were cooling in large, deep metal pans covered with foil. Manager stated they were stacked on top of each other while cooling. Inspector provided safe cooling handout to manager during this inspection. Stop sales issued.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Both manager and employee confirmed their warewashing procedures do not include any type of sanitizer. Manage and employee confirmed their process is wash, rinse, and air dry. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of all dishes until they have been washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Inspector provided proper warewashing handout to manager and educated employees during this inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above container of potato salad inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee handling food in kitchen without food handler training. Manager stated the employee has worked at this location for approximately one month. Manager unable to provide proof that the employee has been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Right compartment of large three-compartment sink cracked. Manager stated they do not use the compartment because it leaks. Establishment has a second three-compartment sink in the front of the kitchen.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. QUAT test kit unavailable for quaternary sanitizer used in sanitizer buckets.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in storage shed. Manager removed all items from the floor during this inspection.
[27-02-4] Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report unavailable upon request.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Two flies crawling on counter in kitchen, near cookline.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air conditioning unit above handwash sink in kitchen soiled with dust.

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