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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. A full jug was added to the system. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the back storage room behind the dish wash machine area. ALSO, 14 rodent droppings by the office, in the corner by the walk-in. ALSO, 2 behind the ovens. These areas were being swept as they were found. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp on the cook line in a reach-in cooler, 47,46° F. Ice bags were called for. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish soap on a table next to capers by the walk-in cooler. These were relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a test kit Available for quaternary amonia.
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in a reach-in cooler next to the steam kettle.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment has accumulation of grease and debris, on the cook line and prep line. Some areas were being swept during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bulk pickles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. These were placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of lids on the floor in the room next to the dish wash machine area.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in the dish area and the room next to it. This area was being mopped during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:12 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.