Slim's Deep South BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
45
Score
Slim's Deep South BBQ has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Arcadia restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without handwashing in between food preparation tasks, explained importance of handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over baked potatoes in the walk in cooler, owner moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk in cooler, owner moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine testing strips expired from 2022, owner ordered new testing strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of water in hand wash sink next to reach in cooler in the kitchen, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed R. Arrington has no proof of any training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl without a handle in the container of sugar, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
45
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the walk in cooler, ribs, baked beans and smoked turkey not date marked and prepared onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitation bucket stored on the floor by the dish area. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers in the dry storage room without labels. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank not secured next to soda syrup boxes.
51-11-4
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stew, baked beans, Cole slaw and smoked chicken not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent in storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Sep 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slaw (43F - Cold Holding); homemade dressing (50F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (44F - Cold Holding) all foods in reachin cooler across from fry station must be used by 430 pm or discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed waitstaff perform variety of chores. Clean tables,scape dirty dishes, handle clean napkins , deliver food to tables, with no handwashing observed. Front Manager retrained waitstaff on handwashing. And had all wash ands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handsink at front wait prep area where waitstaff dips ice delivers food and clears old dishes.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at cookline blocked by garbage can and fry basket stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled found at outside chemical storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed container used for limes no longer cleanable. With deep grooves in plastic.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cooler at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry baskets with napkins inserted stored not inverted or protected at clean dish dry rack.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.ROP commercial processed not removed fully from packaging before thawing as per package instructions.
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Slim's Deep South BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Slim's Deep South BBQ on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Slim's Deep South BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Slim's Deep South BBQ.
How does Slim's Deep South BBQ compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Slim's Deep South BBQ most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Slim's Deep South BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Slim's Deep South BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Slim's Deep South BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Slim's Deep South BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Slim's Deep South BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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