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BIG DOGG JAMAICAN BBQ AND MORE

1308 E UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32641

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1290082
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8708794
DBPR license1150250

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 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 1

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 flies in food truck. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and spoon in Handwash sink, employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager expired 6/2024. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 2/2024. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee placed soap at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Truck has no running water, employee got battery from car and hooked up water so water is running properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic24-24-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Rack of clean dishes stored outside food truck. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks. Knifes hand,e wrapped in tape that is peeling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bbq sauce bottle on floor in truck. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on outside smoker handle not protected from environmental contamination.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer outside interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The back roll up door is closed but sun is shining through the bottom indicating a gap.

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes disconnected under Three compartment sink.

#8Basic16-25-5

Basic – Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Rack of clean dishes drying outside of food truck, operator stated he washes outside with hose then puts them inside the food truck, inspector spoke to operator about washing dishes in Three compartment sink inside food truck.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.