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MOJO HOGTOWN BBQ

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3442447
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731473
DBPR license1103392

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone then touched spatula to flip burger on flat top, inspector spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands.

#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (112-124F – Hot Holding) item in hot box, operator turned heat up in box. sausage (71F – Hot Holding) item sitting on counter on prep table. Operator stated item was out for no more than 1 hour, he placed item back in hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Sanitizer spray bottle on shelf above bulk flour container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained on clean dish rack and on small reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior deflector plate inside crushed ice machine. Soda guns behind bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At farthest Handwash sink behind bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by Handwash sink in smoker room needs batteries.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked green beans in reach in cooler made 3 days ago on cooks line.

#17Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Harry's of America food handler certificates expired 7/1/2024. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on shelf on cooks line containing sanitizer but no label. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top of dish machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above meat cutting table on cooks line, manager moved to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bulk flour lid is cracked. Wooden cutting board behind bar is cracked. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen has deep cut marks.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near Handwash sink at the end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes on floor in drink making area in kitchen, manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over condiment sauce bottles in kitchen.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of grill is soiled. Exterior of bulk flour container. Both walk in cooler fan guards. Food shelves in kitchen walk in cooler. Clean dish rack across from Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers on clean dish rack. Old food debris on "clean" mustard bbq bottle. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.