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BILLY-BOBZ BAR-B-Q

501 NW 23 AVE UNIT A, Gainesville FL 32609

Last inspected Aug 1, 2023 · 3 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1103544
Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in office next to kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Reach-in cooler across from grill: Ribs 45F. Manager stated item prepared and placed in the reach-in cooler the previous day. Admin Complaint
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. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken.
High priority/01B-36-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Reach-in cooler across from grill: Ribs 45F. Manager stated item prepared and placed in the reach-in cooler the previous day. Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · No change. Time Extended
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Hamburger 45F, milk 46F, bacon 45F. Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Hamburger 45F, milk 46F, bacon 45F. Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint
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. No proof of training available for any employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · No change. Time Extended
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
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. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken.
High priority/01B-36-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in office next to kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on floor behind deep freezer in dry storage room next to back door. Observed two rodent droppings on top of Sheetrock leaning against wall next to deep freezer in dry storage room next to back door.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill. Nozzle of tea dispenser in wait station. Deflector plate of kitchen ice machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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. No proof of training available for any employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting responsibility.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter.
Basic/08B-49-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is rusted through at the bottom of door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler across from grill.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to grill.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor in storage room next to back door.
Basic/25-05-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath grill and fryers greasy.
Basic/36-10-4

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