BALLYHOO GRILL
3700 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The system was primed and achieved 100 ppm at 113°. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies under the dish wash machine.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: back ledges of the oven by the office, 15. ALSO, on the floor underneath the oven, by the office, 4. ALSO, behind the reach-in cooler on the cook line, 3; in front 2. ALSO, on the back prep line by the back door, 1. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef in a reach-in cooler near the sushi bar, 49°. The beef below it was at 43°. The beef over the chill/fill line was placed uncovered below. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-08-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed liquid hand soap stored over clean dishes by the sushi area. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Bill, Certified Food Manager card expired. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the wait station(front line) mid hand wash sink. The hot water handle is missing. ALSO, no hot or cold water at the unused sushi bar hand wash sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified Food Manager on staff, more than 4 involved with food preparation.
Basic 12
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed gaskets are soiled on the cook line, the edges of the ice machine doors and hood filters.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 outside is not secured.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor entrance to the kitchen. ALSO, 1 dead on a sticky board by bulk sodas.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with clean dishes on a prep table, near the sushi bar. This was moved below. ALSO, a drink over portion packs on the server line. This was moved. **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. Observed purses on the server line, and at the bar, over clean dishes.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease/debris buildup, under the fryers, flat top, tables and along the baseboards on the cook line. ALSO, in the corners of dry storage.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken as you walk to dry storage.
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer, under the fans and by the doors.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food in the walk-in cooler, below 42°, uncovered.
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed a reach-in cooler gasket torn on the lower edge of the door, mid cook line unit.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the ice bin to the floor, in the bar area.
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed both ice machine doors are soiled. ALSO, the can opener has an accumulation of dried food debris on the blade.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:20 PM.
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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.