TERRELL'S BBQ
1323 S MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.239.0900
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 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. 2 flies flying in truck.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed : 2 flys on the unit, near the door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review. The blue sticker was outside the door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the floor is not smooth, spaces between tile.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed : the brown dumpster is on grass/dirt.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed : the dough scraper is stored between the cutting board and the wood trim on the wall. A piece of aluminum foil will be the new barrier and changed out every 4 hours.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the minimum 2" license was no visible on the outside of the Mfdv.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster. Posters will be sent to the email on file.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not in the binder.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : the to go clam shells were food contact side up. These were then inverted.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came inside, "washed" hands in soap/bleach water in bucket. Spoke to employee about washing hands with running warm water and soap at Handwash sink.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested over/at 200ppm, spoke to operator about adding water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top shelf in reach in cooler soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black cup no handle in sugar bin.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Soiled pan outside shed by water spigot, evidence of wash water on ground.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Clean water intake leaking when sinks turned on, fresh water leaking from faucet, water stopped leaking during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container no label, employee stated it is sugar.
Oct 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Mac n cheese pan and sweet potato pies, operator stated they were made at home.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at Handwash sink, operator placed items by sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Case of yellow mustard on floor under prep table, operator placed on shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from clean water intake faucet on outside of food trailer, operator stated when the tanks are filled and hose is taken off that it becomes lose, operator tightened fitting.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Red velvet cake received from a lady, operator is unsure whether it is made in her house or if she has a licensed establishment. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grocery bags and glove in Handwash sink, operator moved so inspector could wash hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rib tips in reach in cooler made 6 days ago no date mark.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf above steam table. Small fan by prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink at room temperature, operator moved chicken to reach in cooler.
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly came into back door flying around food truck.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rib tips (48F - Cold Holding) items next to hot cooling Mac n cheese in reach in cooler, spoke to operator about placing Mac n cheese in ice bath before placing in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior smoker. Cutting board stained. Can opener blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rib tips made 6 days ago no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lemonade mix no handle, employee removed bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on storage shelf directly next to aluminum single service pans.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board in prep area with cut marks. Table attached can opener starting to rust.
In-use utensil for time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal fork used to pull meat off of smoker not protected in pauses during cooking, employee washed utensil then wrapped with a cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf soiled under meat cutting area.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (46,47F - Cold Holding); ribs (46F - Cold Holding) employee moved to freezer, Retemped ribs at 43 and the 2 bags of pork at 45.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on clean dish rack stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, ribs, and greens no date mark made 6 days prior to inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On clean storage shelf.
Food stored on floor. Sugar and bbq sauce buckets on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above pre table. Area around steam table knobs. Sugar container exterior.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked greens thawing at room temperature in Three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table and prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance, operator stated it was sugar.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 rinsed hands at hose faucet outside came into trailer placed on gloves and started cutting ribs. Inspector spoke to owner about employee hand washing monitoring.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Manager advised that desserts are made at home.
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 certificates expired 12/2023.
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. Inspector provided copy.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior reach in cooler the shelf is cracked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided copy and operator posted.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying in truck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside Handwash sink, employee moved.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Surrounding the air conditioning unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on top of sauce container, employee moved bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with multiple cut/score marks. The reach in cooler plastic drawers have become cracked.
Hole in or other damage to wall. The door has a hole exposing insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air conditioner vent.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top shelf, employee flipped.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 10ppm, employee added more bleach, 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed bucket on cardboard box.
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.