Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2023
16
Score
Across the available record, Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q's latest score of 16 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
7
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: chicken (46F - Cooling); chicken (47F - Cooling); bacon (46F - Cooling). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two days prior to temperature being taken. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on floor behind deep freezer in dry storage room next to back door. Observed two rodent droppings on top of Sheetrock leaning against wall next to deep freezer in dry storage room next to back door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in office next to kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill. Nozzle of tea dispenser in wait station. Deflector plate of kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. No proof of training available for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath grill and fryers greasy.
36-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids stored on floor in storage room next to back door.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler across from grill.
05-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is rusted through at the bottom of door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
16
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: No proof of employee training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: No certified food manager certificate available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
82
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2022. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: No change, already as an Administrative complaint. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified Food Manager for the business. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Already on warning, **time extention* **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the cook staff over 60 days, no certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: No certificate for M. Rutledge was available for review. Already on warning. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the 2 door reach-in cooler with time/temperature control for safety foods reading 47F. See cold hold violations. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: The items in this reach-in cooler are on ice. The gaskets are torn on each door. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q on file is from Jul 24, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q most recently scored 16 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Billy-Bobz Bar-B-Q means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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