Jensen Beach, Martin County

DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT

3511 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 27, 2026
City
Jensen Beach
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 24328691

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed yellow plastic cup with no handle inside container of sugar at dry storage counter Operator removed Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24328690

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator put on chains Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24328689

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of freezer

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 24055338

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of soap stored over food fryers and plastic food containers in back kitchen. Operator stored properly.

14-01-5

Detail 24055340

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed yellow plastic cup with no scoop inside container of sugar at dry storage shelf in back kitchen

51-11-4

Detail 24055337

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to soda box shelf at back kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 24055339

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on prep table next to single service ketchup packs and box of potatoes

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23585884

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23585881

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23585883

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal food container soiled with grease and food debris at dish drying rack next to dry storage shelf.

21-08-4

Detail 23585882

Basic - At front counter- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23585885

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored over ready to eat chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 23348709

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chili base

14-11-5

Detail 23348708

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At walk in cooler, Condenser dripping water into plastic bins. Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22712122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Same Time Extended

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22708244

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 live small flying insects landing on mop inside mop sink by office area away from cook line or kitchen area. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 22708241

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Dec 1 2023 Operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22708245

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22708243

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution ) not labeled front counter and dishwasher area. Advised operator to label

23-24-4

Detail 22708242

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler Condenser vent fans

14-11-5

Detail 22708240

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condenser inside walk-in cooler leaking into a plastic container Repeat Violation

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22518547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22518546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22518548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Same. Time Extended

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

29-42-4

Detail 22367087

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22367085

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22367091

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22367089

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -dry storage rack

36-32-5

Detail 22367090

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above rear exit door across from the bathroom has apparent water damage. Operator states she has contacted landlord regarding repairs.

50-09-4

Detail 22367086

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22367084

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -water dripping from walk-in cooler fan cover into catch pan, not on foods.

35B-01-4

Detail 22367082

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear exit door near breaker panels

36-73-4

Detail 22367079

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink has accumulation of debris

51-13-4

Detail 22367081

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22367088

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood above smoker is soiled

06-01-5

Detail 22367080

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature in rear prep area, operator relocated to smoker

36-27-5

Detail 22367083

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls behind dish drying racks are soiled

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21727777

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

22-02-4

Detail 21727776

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area.

41-17-4

Detail 21727775

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap/hand wash sink/frontline/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21727778

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen/Frontline

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 21376727

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-03-5

Detail 21376726

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey/opened 2 days before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21376728

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21376725

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20813103

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

23-03-4

Detail 20813102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 20325210

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approx 15 flies observed at mop sink in back corner of kitchen. Approx 5-10 flies observed at Three-compartment sink area next to mop sink landing on wire shelving above Three-compartment sink and flying at plumbing underneath Three-compartment sink, not observed landing on food contact surfaces, clean utensils, and clean containers. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: Some fewer flies observed in same areas. Flies not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20325211

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee handling food at front counter, employed over 60days, no Employee Food Safety Training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20325209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from top of door frame at one exit door in back of establishment by Restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-08: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 20321571

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approx 15 flies observed at mop sink in back corner of kitchen. Approx 5-10 flies observed at Three-compartment sink area next to mop sink landing on wire shelving above Three-compartment sink and flying at plumbing underneath Three-compartment sink, not observed landing on food contact surfaces, clean utensils, and clean containers. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 20321574

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee handling food at front counter, employed over 60days, no Employee Food Safety Training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20321573

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in dining area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20321572

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 en employee drinks in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20321570

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from top of door frame at one exit door in back of establishment by Restrooms. Warning