Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BBQ BILL'S

1901 N YOUNG BLVD · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714464
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752957
DBPR license4800212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. One live fly crawling on metal pan in prep area. 2. One live fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 3. One live fly flying in kitchen near back door.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: pooled eggs (71F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the eggs were brought from the walk-in cooler and cracked between 2 and 3 hours prior. The eggs were being held on ice, but the ice has melted. Manager placed the eggs in a larger pan of ice water to rapidly cool the eggs to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cart inside walk-in cooler: beans (61F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the beans were cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beans are cooling in a deep covered metal pan.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One employee at cookline dumped a pan of water into the handwash sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in floor at cookline. An employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. One employee jacket stored on shelf above jars of pickles in dry storage area. An employee removed the jacket from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee handling food at cookline with watch on wrist.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in salad bar prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Concrete outdoor mop sink has been damage, with gaps in the concrete and an exposed drain that does not appear to be draining properly. Establishment does still have another working mop sink.

#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Windowsill in dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on rolling cart at cookline. Manager returned the cloth to the sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

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