Bone of My Bone BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
82
Score
Bone of My Bone BBQ appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in pan on kitchen prep table: ribs (95F - Hot Holding). Owner stated ribs placed in pan 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed ribs on smoker to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plugs stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed plugs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 for employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle underneath three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used to scoop sugar out of container on shelf beneath pass through window.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wood ceiling not finished. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Only two numbers on side of MFDV.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger (50F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding) Items in reach in cooler, operator stated the cooler had been off for 2.5 hours, he had turned on to chill foods back down rapidly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior tall reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator has chart but the chart is soiled/turned brown you can no longer see the color.
16-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a wood ceiling not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on food on trailer next to smoker.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on tall reach in cooler at the bottom is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under Three compartment sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from pass through window: ribs (44F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature one hour earlier and door was being opened and closed often. Manager placed ice bags on items to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles next to three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Pass through windows.
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of coolers beneath hood.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to unit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall above three compartment sink.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath three compartment sink.
29-11-4
61
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink: chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item at the proper temperature two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item on smoker to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. No proof of employee training available.
53B-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to food truck.
35B-03-4
74
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from pass through window: slaw (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Owner stated cooler not on for one hour. Manager restarted cooler, ambient temperature 38F, and manager placed items on frozen products in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
11-27-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door on end of trailer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, person in charge provided napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris buildup in hot holding box.
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not on unit. Also, old license decal displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing. Also door by smoker with torn screen.
35B-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bone of My Bone BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bone of My Bone BBQ on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bone of My Bone BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bone of My Bone BBQ.
How does Bone of My Bone BBQ compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Bone of My Bone BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Bone of My Bone BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bone of My Bone BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bone of My Bone BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bone of My Bone BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bone of My Bone BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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