Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GS BBQ

915 N TEMPLE AVE · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3788509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13948148
DBPR license1400045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#19High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in the kitchen.

#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the dry storage area, observed chemicals stored above fryer oil. Operator moved the fryer oil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on non chemical dispenser side of splitter on hose bibb at outside mop sink. Operator removed the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the cook line hand washing station, ran water for two minutes, temperature was 75 F.

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the large ice machine with black/green mold like substance on the deflector plate and on rim of interior of machine. Observed small ice machine with pink mold like substance in the interior of the ice chute and on the deflector plate.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, observed a scoop without a handle stored in a container of spices. Operator removed scoop. In dry storage area, observed a scoop without a handle in a bulk bin of dry ingredients. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot holding cabinet on cook line with heavy grease on handle. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee cup on the shelf above the table in the prep area.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored with restaurant food in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator threw food away. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stacked on top of each other,on the clean dish shelf in the dish area with water present.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in back area torn.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris on walls behind flat top grill on cook line. Observed grease and debris in between the prep table and flat top grill on cook line. Observed bbq sauce on the walls in the dish area. Observed heavy soil in between the two ice machines.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Charcoal stored on floor in smoker room. Operator moved the charcoal. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water and the temperature is 72 F. Operator stated they use the scoop for ice cream and cobbler.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to flat top grill on the cook line with food and grease buildup. Observed a microwave in the prep area with heavy interior food debris.

#12Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator was unable to provide the last inspection report.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer on back cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed dust on hood vents above flat top grill on cook line. Observed black/green mold like substance on soda dispenser head at server station. Observed walk-in freezer gasket with debris.

#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. In the back dumpster area, observed dumpster lid open.

#15Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a single service spice container with a handle used as a container for a housemade spice called hot spice, per the operator. Operator removed housemade spice from single service container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of cup lids and one case of cups stored in the floor in the dry storage area.

#17Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed produce/onions stored above ready to eat food. Operator moved the onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth, not in use, on the table in the dish area, not stored in the sanitizer bucket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.