Gautney BBQ
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Gautney BBQ has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 95, which Gautney BBQ's 86 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
64
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over pickle buckets in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris on ceiling above back door next to grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed grease build up on floor behind fryers and grill in kitchen.
36-10-4
78
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. 0 ppm chlorine x3 attempts **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line hot box smoked chicken 126F less than 30 min.
03B-01-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Rear prep / ware wash area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard observed on walk in cooler floors.
36-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper over food storage area - iced slaw and potato salad. ( make bar area ) No cross contamination observed at time of the inspection.
35B-02-4
61
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink due to plumbing in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: More time left on this violation. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris on multiple vents and ceiling in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor missing and/or in disrepair. Observed back deck area in disrepair. Also, cracks in kitchen floor in hot hold area.
36-17-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink due to plumbing in disrepair. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink plumbing in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed upright oven and warmer on back deck not in use.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete in kitchen unsealed and soiled with grease.
36-02-5
64
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed floor not sealed in the kitchen preparation area.
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple air conditioning vents soiled with dust accumulation in kitchen area. Upon inspection observed grease accumulation on vents in walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
90
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gautney BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gautney BBQ on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gautney BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gautney BBQ.
How does Gautney BBQ compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Gautney BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Gautney BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gautney BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gautney 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 Gautney BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gautney BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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