Kings BBQ & Catering

10421 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Catering

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Kings BBQ & Catering. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Kings BBQ & Catering's latest score of 86 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: a pump hand sanitizer stored on a prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Jan 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed: a garden hose at the commissary. A food grade hose is required to add water to the potable water tank.

29-04-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed lack of sanitizer. Chlorine was brought on board. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of test strips. Some have been ordered thru Amazon. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

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. Observed: no food safety certificates, no reporting forms available for review.

11-26-1

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. Observed: lack of a plan. One was emailed.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: water available at 85F.

27-24-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed osb/wafer board inside the unit, not sealed.

14-06-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kings BBQ & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kings BBQ & Catering on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kings BBQ & Catering compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Kings BBQ & Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Kings BBQ & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kings BBQ & Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kings BBQ & Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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