DQ GRILL & CHILL
9700 NW 39 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip-top make table cooler on cook line COLD HOLDING hot dogs 49F; queso 49F; Cut Tomato 50F, house made ranch dressing 48F Ambient Temperature 47F, all the items had been in the flip-top make table cooler over 4hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top make table cooler on cook line COLD HOLDING hot dogs 49F; queso 49F; Cut Tomato 50F, house made ranch dressing 48F Ambient Temperature 47F **Warning**
Intermediate 4
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient Temperature thermometer in reach in cooler registered 30F, actual temperature Ambient Temperature was 47F. Ambient Temperature thermometer in walk-in-cooler registered at 20F, actual temperature was 40F.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine had mop wringer in sink. Manager removed. Employee washed bottle in drive thru handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired in 2025 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents (sanitizer for tables ).
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen hall. Manager chains tanks **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood panels on shelf of walk-in-cooler have not been sealed and are not smooth and cleanable.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer chest on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at drive thru window.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cook line and drive thru window. Inspector provided sign.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.