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BALLYHOO GRILL

3700 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3403251
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8558838
DBPR license1102274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer above cook line grill: baked potatoes (128F,123F – Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed potatoes in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Not observed during inspection **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers stained. Interior of ice bin for ice machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in area across from office. – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Bottom shelf of prep table across from cook line grill. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of pepper on bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No change **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.