Lakeland, Polk County

BLUE DOG CRAFT BARBECUE

640 E MAIN ST, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Mar 16, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-43-2

Detail 24442047

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: HACCP plan has not been submitted. Admin Complaint

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 24303549

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation, and within 48 hours of vacuum sealing bags. See stop sale. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 1 lb block white cheddar that was vaccum packaged dated 11-25 Warning

03G-35-5

Detail 24303550

Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first 1 block of cheddar Cheese dated 11-25. Warning

03G-43-2

Detail 24303548

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24303547

Intermediate - 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. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24303544

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packaging cooked bbq beans and cooked Mac n cheese. Also vacuum packaging raw pork and raw beef. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24303551

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24303546

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front counter due to leak. Manager turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24303545

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1- 5 pound bag of cooked barbecue beans dated January 6, 2026 6-3lb bags of prepared macaroni and cheese dated January 6, 2026 Stop sale issued. Warning

Jul 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 23845606

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23679719

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler meat on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23210645

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ max Miller ex 11/3/23 Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23210646

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP meats for storage and ROP mac n cheese for cook/ chill Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23210644

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint container as scoop in bulk seasoning. Warning

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22675323

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

21-05-5

Detail 22675322

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Blue and white towels on top meat.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03G-50-1

Detail 22406287

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator doing ROP zone raw meats. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22406286

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink next food items seasoning in hallway.Manger removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22406285

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22008738

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22008741

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

11-26-1

Detail 22008739

Intermediate - 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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22008742

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink above seasoning. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22008743

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

08B-37-4

Detail 22008740

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Case of vinegar on floor. Warning

Sep 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.