THE BBQ SHACK
7440 N US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen stored on dry food rack over sugar and single serve liners, next to safe in kitchen
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple juice severely dented on dry food rack in kitchen. Manager removed from rack **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 45 rodent dropping in an enclosed covered room with two screen windows and barn style metal doors next to self closing door that leads directly into the kitchen. This rooms has the large smoker and 4 Reach in Freezers. The rodent droppings were concentrated between two of the Reach in Freezers. Manager was advised and proceed to remove and dispose of the droppings. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on spigot behind establishment with a hose connected..
Basic 7
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters over grill in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tall CO tank not secured in back room with ice machine. Manager laid tank on its side. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and keys over tomatoes cans of beans and next to cans of pineapple juice. Manager removed items and stored away from food items. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster located north of establishment **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill located over clean shelf liners and clean trays, rechargeable battery pack stored on top of single serve paper liners. Manager removed drill and batteries and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Two Dead roaches behind Reach in Freezer in back storage room with ice machine. Manager removed and disposed of roaches **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler top shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:22 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.