Martin S BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Martin S BBQ 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Martin S BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Kissimmee restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled cutting board is stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked can opener cleaned. Checked cutting boards have to be replaced or resurfaced Per Manager cutting boards will be resurfaced, has company that will be resurface all cutting boards, throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, recommend to resurface or replace., Per Manager will be having cutting boards resurface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Back line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Back line Per Manager notify company for walk in cooler floors and back line kitchen, will be replaced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Middle and base of front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present Checked middle and base of front. Per Manager will replace. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled cutting board is stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked can opener cleaned. Checked cutting boards have to be replaced or resurfaced Per Manager cutting boards will be resurfaced, has company that will be resurface all cutting boards, throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Per Manager two new employees working at time of call back inspection no proof of required training Observed one employee working the hot line has Serv Safe certification, 60 day callback spoke with Supervisor on duty. Ariel's MTorres Sandoval 7/22/2021 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, recommend to resurface or replace., Per Manager will be having cutting boards resurface. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Back line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Back line Per Manager notify company for walk in cooler floors and back line kitchen, will be replaced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Middle and base of front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Checked Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present Checked middle and base of front. Per Manager will replace. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
70
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cole slaw,51 f held less than four hours stated operator. Raw pork,51 f,raw chicken,52 f,eggs ambient temperature,50 f,corn,51 f,butter,52 f,sweet potatoes,51 f,pasta,51 f,macaroni salad,50 f ,cooked pork,52 f held more than four hours per operator.Stop Sale. Technician has been called. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bananas in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork,51 f,raw chicken,52 f,eggs ambient temperature,50 f,corn,51 f,butter,52 f,sweet potatoes,51 f,pasta,51 f,macaroni salad,50 f ,cooked pork,52 f held more than four hours per operator.Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled cutting board is stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Scrub is in handwashing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Five dead roaches in the light covers in the back line area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches,bracelets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Back line area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under hood suppression is soiled. Fans in walk in cooler are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Middle and base of front door. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
23
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at ware wash station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk sugar **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. - cook line counter and splash guard not sealed. **Warning**
14-23-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at ware wash station **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink at front line hot water disconnected **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, warewashing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe below triple sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
39
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelf
22-31-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine vents soiled , hot holding unit gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -orange buckets in walk in cooler with tcs foods
14-15-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -rear prep sink below water heater **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -mens restroom water only 88F -womens restroom water only 85F
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -tank outside in drive thru area
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and speaker on shelf above prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -potatoes and plantains on floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin S BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin S BBQ on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin S BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Martin S BBQ.
How does Martin S BBQ compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Martin S BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Martin S BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Martin S BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martin S BBQ 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 Martin S BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin S BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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