BBQ BILL'S
1901 N YOUNG BLVD, Chiefland FL 32626 · (352)493-4374
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies flying in dry storage area of kitchen near back door.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan. Stop sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One live fly crawling on metal pan in prep area. 2. One live fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 3. One live fly flying in kitchen near back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: pooled eggs (71F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the eggs were brought from the walk-in cooler and cracked between 2 and 3 hours prior. The eggs were being held on ice, but the ice has melted. Manager placed the eggs in a larger pan of ice water to rapidly cool the eggs to 41F.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One employee at cookline dumped a pan of water into the handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in floor at cookline. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. One employee jacket stored on shelf above jars of pickles in dry storage area. An employee removed the jacket from the area during this inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee handling food at cookline with watch on wrist.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in salad bar prep area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Concrete outdoor mop sink has been damage, with gaps in the concrete and an exposed drain that does not appear to be draining properly. Establishment does still have another working mop sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Windowsill in dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on rolling cart at cookline. Manager returned the cloth to the sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Clear bag containing several bottles of medicine stored on shelf directly beside sweetener packets in server station. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Sliced cheese sitting directly on top of raw shell eggs at the cookline. An employee voluntarily discarded the cheese during this inspection. 2. Raw beef stored on shelf directly above cooked sausage inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee moved the cooked sausage to a higher shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored at room temperature sitting directly on top of raw shell eggs at the cookline. An employee stated the eggs have been sitting out for approximately 20 minutes and voluntarily discarded the cheese during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee purse and jacket stored beside and on top of single-use lids in server station. 2. Employee jackets stored on canned foods on can rack in back of kitchen. Manager removed all personal items during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf beside ice machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on bean and sugar bins cracked.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can near either handwash sink at cookline. An employee replaced the trash cans during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Melted plastic rolling rack at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving below grill soiled with grease. 2. Back of equipment at cookline soiled with grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box containing frozen ham thawing at room temperature at cookline. An employee moved the ham into the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained with grease.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed employee to resanitize all dishes that have been sanitized in the dish machine today.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline pulled up shorts with bare hands, then put on gloves without first washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
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 at cookline pulled up shorts with both gloved hands, then continued to cook and handle utensils at cookline without first washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground hamburger meat stored on she,f directly above cases of raw shell eggs inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing dish soap stored directly beside bottle of honey and on shelf above prep table in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Manager removed the dish soap from the shelf during this inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager unable to locate a probe thermometer capable of measuring temperatures below 50F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured behind building, near storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee phone on top of scale on prep table at cookline. 2. Employee phone on shelf directly above prep table near walk-in cooler. 3. Employee purse on shelf above condiments in canned goods storage. Manager removed the purse from the shelf during this inspection. 4. Employee purse stored on top of bacon bits in salad prep area. Manager removed purse from the area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter near ice machine in server station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on bins containing dry beans and flour in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Back of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Plastic cart at cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed the lid during this inspection.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher manually drying bowls with cloth towel. Inspector had employee resanitize the bowls during this inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer and vise grips stored on top of cutting board prep table at cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. 2. Cobwebs around perimeter of ceiling in exterior storage room. 3. Floor in exterior storage room soiled with dirt and/or debris. Manager had an employee sweep the area during this inspection. 4. Fan on ceiling in warewash area soiled with dust.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Two flies flying in kitchen in storage area near back door. 2. One fly flying in prep area near kitchen entrance.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on wall on side of building, near AC units. Manager found and added a vacuum breaker to spigot during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Condiment cup without handle stored down inside shredded cheese at refrigerated make-table near cookline. 2. Condiment cups without handles stored down inside x2 trainers of salt and garlic on shelf near wall-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured beside building, near AC units. Manager payed tanks on their side during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids on bean and sugar bins near walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of frozen fries stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed all items on a shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels on several pitchers on clean dish rack in front prep area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink can stored inside reach-in freezer at cookline directly above restaurant food. Manager discarded drink during this inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box containing foam trays stored on floor inside exterior storage area. Manager placed trays on a shelf during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. 2. Vent on wall near cookline soiled with dust.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies flying in dry storage area of kitchen near back door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Cleaning supplies stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed all items from handwash sink during this inspection. 2. Employee filled a plastic container with water at handwash sink in warewash area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink at cookline. Employee replenished paper towels during this inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer available for establishment.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Employees not using thermometer to monitor food reheating in smoker at cookline.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on reach-in cooler door handle at cookline.
Dumpster and/or grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. 1. Dumpster lid open on dumpster behind building. 2. Grease receptacle lid left open on grease receptacle behind building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee water bottle on prep table above clean dishes near walk-in cooler. Manager discarded bottle during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee backpack stored on top of case containing mayonnaise in dry storage area. 2. Employee phone stored on shelf above prep table and cutting board near walk-in cooler. Manager removed all personal items during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups at server station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Several cracked clear plastic pans on clean dish rack in salad bar prep area. 2. Cracked lid of dry bean storage bin near walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Several cases containing frying oil and mayonnaise stored directly on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed all items in a shelf during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from equipment door handle in corner of kitchen on right-side of cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Exterior of large sugar and dried bean storage bins soiled with grease. 3. Shelving below grill at cookline soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing takeout cups and lids stored directly on floor in exterior storage area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 2. Lights on ceiling at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Floor in exterior storage room soiled with dirt and/or leaves. 4. Floor in salad bar prep area soiled with food debris.
Jul 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On salad bar: tuna salad (58F - Cold Holding); pasta (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); egg (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she filled the salad bar approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee stated that all items were taken from a cooler where they were stored 41F. Employee began icing and monitoring all items to cool to 41F.
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of ketchup with large dent on seam on shelf near back door of kitchen. Manager set ketchup aside to be returned. Stop sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger eat stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above containers of sour cream. Employee removed hamburger meat to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On salad bar: tuna salad (58F - Cold Holding); pasta (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); egg (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she filled the salad bar approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee stated that all items were taken from a cooler where they were stored 41F. Employee began icing and monitoring all items to cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Two cartons of eggs belt at room temperature at cookline missing time marks. Manager added proper time marks during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One aerosol can containing glass cleaner and one spray bottle co training glass cleaner stored on shelf above prep table beside container of flour and spices in center of kitchen. Employee removed both from shelf during this inspection. One aerosol can containing glass cleaner stored on shelf beside cooking oil in prep area in front of kitchen. Employee removed can from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from yellow hose connection on back of building near water heater.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting board near walk-in cooler stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of chicken missing date mark on rack inside walk-in cooler. Employee stated the chicken was cooked on 07/09 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup stored inside container of shredded cheese inside reach-in cooler near cookline.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling on ceiling in several areas of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling stained throughout kitchen. Air vent above bread rack near cookline soiled with grease.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee purses on shelf beside bottles of juice near back door of kitchen. Manager removed purses from shelf during this inspection. Backpack on top of fountain soda boxes in storage area. Manager removed back from area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf in prep area in front of kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three sugar and bean storage bins with cracked lids near walk-in cooler. Four cracked pans on clean dish shelf in prep area in front of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes containing frozen foods stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Employee placed all boxes on a shelf during this inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop down inside ice in ice machine located in server station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in prep area in front of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of flour and sugar bins near walk-in cooler soiled with black substance. Exterior of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Frozen employee drink cup stored on top shelf above boxes of frozen foods inside walk-in freezer. Employee removed drink cup from area during this inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at right-side of cookline has slow draining, standing water.
May 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. All 15 food handler certificates expired on 02/26/2024.
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection at handwash sink at cookline. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots above mop sink behind building. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near co2 tanks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained. Cutting board on table near walk-in cooler stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled blue bucket with water at handwash sink in kitchen near dish machine.
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. All 15 food handler certificates expired on 02/26/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label hanging from shelf above mop sink behind kitchen. Employee added proper label during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above handwash sink on right-side of cookline soiled with dust. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks. Cutting board on table near walk-in cooler has deep cut marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee jackets stored on top of cases of mayonnaise and bottled waters. Employee removed jackets from area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in server station near ice machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Six cracked plastic pans on shelf in prep area near kitchen entrance.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid left open behind building. Employee closed lid during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs hanging from oven door handle near handwash sink at cookline. Employee removed tongs from oven handle during this inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control light stored in prep area of kitchen above shelf containing ranch dressing packets and shredded coconut.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign unavailable at handwash sink in prep area in front of kitchen.
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and began handling food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over pasteurized eggs for French toast. Employee discarded eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to cook line warmer.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from prep table with slicer. Microwave on shelf across from pass through table. Blade of can opener on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Deflector plate inside of wait station ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor next to cook line warmer. Manager placed label on bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom in dining area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop cheese in reach-in cooler across from pass through table. Manager removed cup.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bbq sauce and mayonnaise on floor in dry storage area next to back door. Manager placed items on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of cook line warmer. Backs of fryers greasy.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water on shelf in reach-in cooler next to dish area.
Stored food not covered. Pan of broccoli and cheese in walk-in cooler. Manager placed cover on pan.
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