THE BBQ SHACK
7440 N US HWY 19, Fanning Springs FL 32693
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 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.
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022011853 | Mar 3, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | $800 |
| 5--2021020357 | Apr 26, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above plastic bottles of water inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stack of single-use foam cups stored in direct contact with spray bottles containing bleach on shelf near back door of kitchen. Manager discarded the cups during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connections on both sides of splitter at spigot on side of building, near back door.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves inside walk-in cooler.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Employee drink cup on prep table beside bags of bread at cookline. Employee removed the drink cup from the area during this inspection. 2. Employee drink cup on top of freezer in smoker room. Employee removed the drink cup from the area during this inspection.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with several cigarettes stored on top of reach-in freezer in indoor smoker room. Employee removed the ash tray from the area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. 2. Wire shelving near back door of kitchen soiled with grease and/or dust. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of foam takeout trays stored not inverted on top of warmer in kitchen.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw hamburger patties stored on shelf directly above raw rib bites inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen at entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several freezer doors soiled with mold-like substance in exterior storage shed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top shelf inside both storage area of kitchen. Manager inverted the pans during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling inside walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly on side of handwash sink at cookline.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at blue hose connection below handwash sink near cookline.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three FRLA food handler certificates expired on 10/27/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Drywall on ceiling sagging above cookline, leaving a gap over prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handwash sink at cookline.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded fryers and sink outside on ground behind building.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in server station. One fly flying in dry storage area of kitchen.
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. One employee working with food who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager stated the employee was hired two weeks prior. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the health reporting agreement via email during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped corner of large black pan on shelf in back of kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on ground behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. Floor below dry storage soiled with black debris.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pump bottle containing lotion stored on prep table in server station beside coffee maker and above bin of sugar. Manager removed lotion from table during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles at fountain machine behind front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: pan containing brisket missing date mark. Employee stated the brisket was prepared on 01/22 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Nozzle of tea machine in wait station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in kitchen hand washing sink.
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 duty. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager placed label on bottle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle next to fryer. Manager placed tongs on top of cart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and hood area above grill and fryers.
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.