DAVID'S BBQ & CATERING #2
521 NE 23 AVE, Gainesville FL 32609
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen. Observed two flies in dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024019305 | Jan 23, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ladies restroom toilet and ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Signs of water damage for ceiling tiles in ladies restroom.
Dead ants on premises. Approximately twenty dead ants on floor in ladies restroom.
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook wearing gloves put raw bacon on grill then put bread in toaster. Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. ( Beans) with date mark 11/17/25 in walk-in-cooler
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. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 for # employees. Inspector provided form
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner return vent soiled with grease in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging on clean ware rack in back kitchen area. Employee removed aprons from clean ware rack
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in back kitchen from condensation dripping from air conditioner vent in back kitchen area by three-compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around outside of walk-in-freezer door
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( flour and brown sugar ). Employee placed handles upright
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Paper towel dispenser next to three-compartment sink soiled with grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open behind establishment
Plumbing system in disrepair. Front Handwash sink across from grill on cookline has no running water
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage for ceiling tiles in women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to back door. Pipe in cabinet beneath dining room soda machine. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine.
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face and put on gloves to prepare food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen. Observed two flies in dish area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over brewed iced tea in reach-in cooler beneath front counter prep table. Manager voluntarily discarded pork.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs being held at room temperature on prep counter next to cook line grill, 78F. Manager stated eggs were placed on prep counter twenty minutes earlier, manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler, 40F.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle cooked sausage without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of kitchen microwave. Interior of front counter reach-in coolers.
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 that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities for two new employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage for ceiling tiles in women's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in prep area across from cook line. Ceiling vent in back prep area next to three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table across from cook line and prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager discarded employee drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to back door. Pipe in cabinet beneath dining room soda machine. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. No water to hand washing sink across from cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in mop sink.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of dining room tea machine. Manager cleaned nozzle during inspection.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Swiss cheese stored in walk-in cooler. Employee discarded cheese.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on counter next to cook line, ambient temperature 70F. Manager stated eggs placed on counter thirty minutes before. Eggs were used during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: sausage (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated sausage placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed sausage farther down in pan to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave next to back door. Blade of can opener on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Banana pudding stored in front counter reach-in cooler. Manager stated banana pudding was prepared on 1/13.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from cook line, 69F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Lite shields throughout the kitchen.
Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses. Ice buckets in front of kitchen ice machine. Employee turned buckets over.
In-use knife/knives stored on wiping cloth. Knives stored on wiping cloth placed on reach-in cooler next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to back door. Can opener holder on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to bag of tomatoes. Employee moved sanitizer bucket underneath prep table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed.
Stored food not covered. Pan of pork on walk-in cooler rack. Employee placed pan above pork.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored behind building.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of dining room soda machine. Interior of microwave on shelf in front of back door. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table next to can rack.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel stored in hand washing sink across from cook line. Employee removed towel during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above steam table.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in dining room storage cabinets.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Buckets stored on table across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to back door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pan lids stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager turned lids over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice bucket stored on bottom shelf of prep table across from three compartment sink.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 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 and began handling to go containers on make line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use different to go containers.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled to go containers on make line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use different to go containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Baked beans and chicken stored in walk-in cooler dated 1/16/2024.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored at room temperature, 70F, on prep table next to cook line grill. Employee placed eggs in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice bath in make table across from cook line grill: American cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Employee added ice to ice bath and pushed cheese farther down in ice to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paint stored next to sweet n low if dining room cabinet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill stained. Ice chute of dining room soda machine. Microwave on shelf next to back door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan stored on hand washing sink across from cook line grill. Employee removed pan.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs stored on rack in walk-in cooler. Employee stated ribs prepared three days prior.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored underneath three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in cabinet underneath dining room soda machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on make table across from cook line grill. Employee coats hanging on clean dish shelves next to kitchen ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Inside of reach-in cooler behind front counter. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go utensils stored on floor behind front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop sink behind building. Employee turned mops over to air dry.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 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 and began handling biscuits without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled paper plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice bath across from cook line: American cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in ice bath 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F, American cheese 42F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line prep table stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed pan from hand washing sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler next to back door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No poster available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored behind building.
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