ADAMS RIB CO
2109 NW 13TH ST, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352-373-8882
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly on exterior peel of banana above microwave in kitchen and 1 flying around smoker in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of beans dented.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly on exterior peel of banana above microwave in kitchen and 1 flying around smoker in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees either expired or no proof for employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small no handle cup in sauce in front counter reach in cooler, employee removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line melted/warped, operator replaced board. -Walk in cooler racks rusted has pitted the surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Paint chipping off of wall in back dry storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 cracked light shields on cooks line/prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container behind front counter no label, employee labeled sugar.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in kitchen in recharge zone.
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish in bin stored over ham and sausage in zip lock bags in walk-in-cooler. Cook moved raw fish.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer container stored above salt shakers. Manager removed sanitizer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Inspector entered the establishment through the back door and identified himself to the cooks and manager and advised that I was there for a routine inspection, and that they should notify the owner. Owner called inspector and stated that I did not have his permission to perform an inspection and that I was trespassing and that he had called the Gainesville police and would be arrested if I remained in the building and should wait outside for the police to arrive.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. D. Johnson food handler certificate missing trainers number. Trainer filled in number.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in dishwash area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food identified in bin in reach in cooler at front counter but stored above food served to the public (portioned sauces). Employee placed bin on bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket with paper towels and apron stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes in back area by office.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Half of Power plug cover missing resulting hole in wall above hot holding trays next to reach in freezer in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( sugar). employee removed handle from touching product.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cookline. Manager put up sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to reach in freezers in kitchen soiled, fan in kitchen next to reach in freezer has accumulation of dust, hood filters above cookline have an accumulation of grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( potato's ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( dressing bottles ) in walk in cooler. Cook moved potato's to bottom shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in-cooler rusty and pitted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in cookline not labeled. Cook labeled sugar.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee not wearing gloves pulled up pants then put on gloves without washing hands, then cut beef. Employee washed hands and dried hands then wiped his forehead then handled pot of potatoes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on hose at out side mop sink. Manager placed bins to vacuum breaker on Bibb.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons on soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed aprons.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins)not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager placed bins to be cleaned.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at three-compartment sink. Manager removed water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of baked beans on shelf above cook line oven: beans (109F - Hot Holding). Employee stated beans on shelf for two hours. Employee placed beans in oven to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Manager had employee clean ice bin during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in front counter hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line fryers. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Hood vents above cook line grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf outside of office. Employee turned containers over.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Manager returned can opener to dish area to be cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage rack across from cook line. Manager discarded drink during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Area around water nozzle for front counter tea machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored in smoker room. Owner turned pans over.
Feb 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucets above mop sink. Owner placed vacuum breakers on faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from ice machine. Owner cleaned can opener blade.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while talking on the phone and did not change gloves and wash hands before handling greens.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Owner placed vacuum breaker on faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to ice machine. Employee returned can opener to dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink ne t to cook line. Steel wool in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Owner removed items from hand washing sinks.
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. No proof of training for two employees. Manager stated employees have taken the test, need to fill out certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee remove bottle of water from shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
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