Mr B's BBQ

543 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025
American
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2024
30
Score
High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mr B's BBQ stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mr B's BBQ dates to Feb 2, 2024.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 18 violations per visit versus roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “live” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Mr B's BBQ trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flys in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); ranch (48F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Delivery truck still in the parking lot; cooler door had been open to receive order. Manager iced all foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer solution (per employee) on lower shelf in front of hand wash sink. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Mold-like substance on upper plate of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Floor fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue of stored food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cookline soiled with dusty grease accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl/cup in bulk brown sugar container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in wash room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dusty grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing over grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle contacting sugar n bulk container.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves outside of office. Wooden pieces attached to wall surrounding air unit above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
30
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
26
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fans soiled with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One dumpster lid open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor near office door. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
64
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr B's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr B's BBQ on file is from Feb 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr B's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr B's BBQ.

How does Mr B's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Mr B's BBQ most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Mr B's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr B's BBQ have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mr B's BBQ 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.