Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BELL'S CATERING / BUBBAQUES

6650 NW 140 ST · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3606160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891979
DBPR license4800628

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#5High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. One pan containing cream cheese with date mark of 9/20 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued. 2. Opened package containing roast beef with date mark of 9/4 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of hot fudge and one can of black beans with large dents on sides of cans on rack in lobby near front counter.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – 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. Dush machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee primed the machine, still 0ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket and primed machine again, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly on prep table in kitchen, near back door. 2. One fly flying in kitchen near employee restroom.

#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag containing frozen raw chicken stored directly on top of package containing corned beef inside reach-in freezer in front lobby. Employee moved the raw chicken to another freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle containing milk missing"fast orange" hand soap stored on lower shelf of prep table directly beside plastic wrap. 2. Aerosol can containing heavy duty oven cleaner stored on shelf directly beside bag of bread in prep area. Employee moved both chemicals during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection on backside of building, near smoker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Person in charge of washing dishes, who stated operating the dishwasher is her regular job duty, is unaware of how to test the chlorine in dish machine. Inspector educated employee during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal spoon stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed spoon from sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing from several handwash sinks throughout establishment.

#15Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. One Training Achievement Program food handler certificate expired on 10/02/2024. Manager stated the employee does still work at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around equipment along perimeter soiled with dood debris and/or dirt.

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on top of visibly soiled ice machine outside back door of kitchen. Employee moved both ice scoops to the warewash area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with algae and/or mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use bowls and trays stored directly on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.