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GS BBQ

915 N TEMPLE AVE · STARKE · Bradford County · FL 32091

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8895186
DBPR license1400045

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate12 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

#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm at time of inspection. Operator attempted to prime unable to get correct chemical reading. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Three compartment sink reading 0 sink and surface cleaner. Operator drained and reset to 272ppm sink and surface. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line hot box; sausage (129F – Hot Holding); jalapeño poppers (128F – Hot Holding); beans (129F – Hot Holding). Operator put all items in oven to bring back to temperature, at conclusion of inspection beans and sausage still reheating, Jalapeño poppers over 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep line with debris on the blade.

#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine, strips present wet/not usable.

#18Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All food handler training certificates are photo copies. No proof of training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line hot box handles with residue build up.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on single service food bags u Dee prep table. Operator removed the employee jacket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On shelves of dish area, clean containers stacked while wet.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Melted spatula handle on cook line.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk flour bag stored on floor of dry storage area.

#6Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Reach in chest freezers stored outside of smoker area, not covered or protected.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table. Knife between prep table and wall.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cook line reach in freezer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor by door to smoker area.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on bags of coffee filters. Operator relocated the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
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.