Blake's Best Barbecue

11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Blake's Best Barbecue four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Seffner average 84, so Blake's Best Barbecue trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Three compartment sink has metal that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid. Operator labeled at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Exterior of warmer has exposed insulation.

14-10-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies flying around screened window.

35A-02-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Exterior of warmer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.

14-10-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet cap broken causing no hot running water at hand sink

29-09-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 2 reach-in-freezers with ice cream and frozen foods stored outside by the smoker. Operator is removing foods placing inside MFDV and discussed only drinks were approved to store in cooler outside. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blake's Best Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blake's Best Barbecue on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blake's Best Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blake's Best Barbecue.

How does Blake's Best Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Blake's Best Barbecue most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.

Has Blake's Best Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blake's Best Barbecue have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blake's Best Barbecue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blake's Best Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blake's Best Barbecue is inspected around two times per year on average.

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