GAUTNEY BBQ
3309 GULF BEACH HWY, Pensacola FL 32507
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019030726 | Mar 22, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the corners.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor heavily soiled with food and build up.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Sic cooler floor heavily soiled.
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Food stored on floor. Case of sausage stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Multiple Cloths used as a food-contact surface on top of ice machine, under tea urns, under pan of lemons and on tables in front of 4 steam wells.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Multiple bins of pork ribs, brisket and pork belly stored in walk in cooler not covered. Pork ribs are stored on top shelf next to fan.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperatures in walk in meat cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- pork butt 45F, half chicken 44F, ribs 47F, pork belly 45F, chicken leg quarters 45F, brisket 46F, rib pieces 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperatures in walk in meat cooler: HELD OVER 24HRS- pork butt 45F, half chicken 44F, ribs 47F, pork belly 45F, chicken leg quarters 45F, brisket 46F, rib pieces 46F. See stop sale.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over pickle buckets in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris on ceiling above back door next to grill in kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed grease build up on floor behind fryers and grill in kitchen.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in kitchen.
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm chlorine x3 attempts
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line hot box smoked chicken 126F less than 30 min.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard observed on walk in cooler floors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper over food storage area - iced slaw and potato salad. ( make bar area ) No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear prep / ware wash area
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink due to plumbing in disrepair.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris on multiple vents and ceiling in kitchen area.
Floor missing and/or in disrepair. Observed back deck area in disrepair. Also, cracks in kitchen floor in hot hold area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink due to plumbing in disrepair.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink plumbing in disrepair.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed upright oven and warmer on back deck not in use.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete in kitchen unsealed and soiled with grease.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.