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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol on shelf above sugar in dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings on top of the water heater. Water heater is in the wait station area off the side of the kitchen next to to go containers and the soda machine box station. Observed two rodent droppings on the floor next to the water heater in the wait station area. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self-closer on door of mens restroom.
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. One dead mouse underneath front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to warmer. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area behind nozzles of front counter soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on prep table next to warmer. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:17 AM.
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)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.