Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE BBQ SHACK

7440 N US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Gilchrist County · FL 32693

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3161223
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7782264
DBPR license3100101

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 3, 2022 1:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 4, 2022 9:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority41-07-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self-closer on door of mens restroom.

#2Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. One dead mouse underneath front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.