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MOJO HOGTOWN BBQ

12 SE 2 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3333530
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352788
DBPR license1103392

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (54F – Cold Holding) manager stated item had been out of cooler for no more than 20 minutes, he had pulled out of cooler to place some in warmer and others back in cooler, but had not done so yet and item was out of cooler on table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on shelf above battering station, manager moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in middle of cooks line the board is stained. Interior reach in cooler behind bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By warewashing area. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf above battering station, manager stated it was sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs in prep room and in vinaigrette container in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager moved bowls/cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on top of cooler next to steam table, manager moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet on shelf above meat prep on cooks line.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the bar and by floor drain on cooks line.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cooks line. Wall at battering station on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of cooking equipment. Hood filters above fryers. Reach in cooler gasket soiled next to Handwash sink at beginning of cook line. Walk in cooler fan guards. Cooling rack in walk in cooler. Ceiling in walk in cooler in front of fans. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with stickers still attached holding other food items/on clean drying rack. Old food debris on clean sauce bottles at server alley area.

#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Red paper rolls used to wrap cooked meats the rolls are on the floor in liquor closet.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken on sheet trays in walk in cooler, manager covered. French fries in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.