Fanning Springs, Gilchrist County

THE BBQ SHACK

7440 N US HWY 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 High Priority
Dec 1, 2025
City
Fanning Springs
County
Gilchrist
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24217601

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above plastic bottles of water inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24217597

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stack of single-use foam cups stored in direct contact with spray bottles containing bleach on shelf near back door of kitchen. Manager discarded the cups during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24217599

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connections on both sides of splitter at spigot on side of building, near back door.

14-45-4

Detail 24217595

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several shelves inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24217598

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Employee drink cup on prep table beside bags of bread at cookline. Employee removed the drink cup from the area during this inspection. 2. Employee drink cup on top of freezer in smoker room. Employee removed the drink cup from the area during this inspection.

12B-06-4

Detail 24217596

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray with several cigarettes stored on top of reach-in freezer in indoor smoker room. Employee removed the ash tray from the area during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24217600

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. 2. Wire shelving near back door of kitchen soiled with grease and/or dust. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24217594

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of foam takeout trays stored not inverted on top of warmer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23928045

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw hamburger patties stored on shelf directly above raw rib bites inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23928042

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.

36-24-5

Detail 23928043

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen at entrance.

23-03-4

Detail 23928046

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several freezer doors soiled with mold-like substance in exterior storage shed.

25-06-4

Detail 23928047

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top shelf inside both storage area of kitchen. Manager inverted the pans during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23928044

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling inside walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23461154

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly on side of handwash sink at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23461152

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at blue hose connection below handwash sink near cookline.

53B-14-5

Detail 23461147

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three FRLA food handler certificates expired on 10/27/2024.

36-32-5

Detail 23461149

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Drywall on ceiling sagging above cookline, leaving a gap over prep table.

36-34-5

Detail 23461151

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23461148

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 23461150

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handwash sink at cookline.

33-31-5

Detail 23461153

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded fryers and sink outside on ground behind building.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23067838

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly flying in server station. One fly flying in dry storage area of kitchen.

11-26-1

Detail 23067837

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. One employee working with food who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager stated the employee was hired two weeks prior. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the health reporting agreement via email during this inspection.

14-38-4

Detail 23067841

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chipped corner of large black pan on shelf in back of kitchen.

33-20-4

Detail 23067835

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle.

33-23-4

Detail 23067840

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on ground behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 23067839

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.

36-50-4

Detail 23067836

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling throughout kitchen stained. Floor below dry storage soiled with black debris.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22587150

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pump bottle containing lotion stored on prep table in server station beside coffee maker and above bin of sugar. Manager removed lotion from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22587149

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles at fountain machine behind front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22587151

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: pan containing brisket missing date mark. Employee stated the brisket was prepared on 01/22 and added proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22116166

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 22116168

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023.

22-02-4

Detail 22116162

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Nozzle of tea machine in wait station. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22116167

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in kitchen hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22116163

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on duty. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22116161

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 22116160

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building.

10-20-4

Detail 22116164

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle next to fryer. Manager placed tongs on top of cart. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22116165

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents and hood area above grill and fryers. Repeat Violation

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21852812

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen near warmer soiled with food debris. Shaker container of seasoning heavily soiled on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen near warmer. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21852817

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handsink near front counter.

41-17-4

Detail 21852819

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored in three-compartment sink missing label. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 21852813

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Hole in ceiling of kitchen near grill. Hole in lower portion of wall in storage area behind ice machine. Torn screen in window of shed containing ice machine and freezers. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21852818

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured inside storage shed containing ice machine. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21852811

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in storage shed behind reach-in freezer.

14-38-4

Detail 21852815

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container stored on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21852814

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Several boxes and trash on ground around grease receptacle behind building. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21852820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above grill soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21852816

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor soiled with dirt and food debris inside walk-in cooler. Ceiling in kitchen near grill heavily soiled with dust.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21593045

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.

22-02-4

Detail 21593044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep station stained. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21593035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at cookline: chicken wings without date mark. Manager placed a date on the wings. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21593034

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in back storage room not secured.

40-06-5

Detail 21593036

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On storage shelf by entrance from smoker room: purse, jacket, tools, CDs. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21593040

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing a bracelet.

14-38-4

Detail 21593043

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container containing chicken inside reach-in cooler near cookline.

33-19-4

Detail 21593038

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Behind building.

33-29-4

Detail 21593046

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building.

33-11-4

Detail 21593039

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21593041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above grill heavily soiled. Ceiling above single use containers on cookline. Ceiling, walls, and shelving inside walk-in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 21593042

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored on shelf in walk-in cooler above food. Manager discarded them during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-12-4

Detail 21593037

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Wall in kitchen near air conditioning unit has a hole leading to outside.

36-32-5

Detail 21593033

Basic - Wall/ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Wall in kitchen near air conditioning unit has a hole leading to outside. Two holes in wall in kitchen near reach-in cooler. Hole in ceiling near entrance of kitchen near air conditioning unit. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21593032

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. A/C unit in kitchen above prep table leaking.

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21069363

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in the front counter

08A-05-6

Detail 21069362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler next to the fryer Manager moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21069371

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On the prep table near back end door soiled

36-51-4

Detail 21069359

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling in the kitchen needs to be cleaned, hole in the wall behind rack in front of dishwasher, hole in the wall in the walk way area were single serve are stored.

50-09-4

Detail 21069361

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not on display

14-09-4

Detail 21069360

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen across from the fryers

35A-03-4

Detail 21069367

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under the dishwashing sink, manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21069369

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the walk in cooler employee , drinks, eggs, stored above cooked burgers. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21069370

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Over the top of drying rack next to dishwasher

14-69-4

Detail 21069372

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Outside at the back all freezers have ice build up

22-08-4

Detail 21069368

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf next to reach in cooler in the kitchen Manager cleaned Corrective Action Taken

33-11-4

Detail 21069365

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21069364

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Over the counter on top across from the fryers Manager corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21069366

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour box under the prep table across from grill Manager labeled Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 20908218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self-closer on door of mens restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: No change. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 20908217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: No change Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20908216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area behind nozzles of front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: No change. Time Extended

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 20905572

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol on shelf above sugar in dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 20905579

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings on top of the water heater. Water heater is in the wait station area off the side of the kitchen next to to go containers and the soda machine box station. Observed two rodent droppings on the floor next to the water heater in the wait station area. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20905574

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.

32-04-4

Detail 20905571

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self-closer on door of mens restroom.

35A-20-4

Detail 20905573

Basic - Dead rodent present. One dead mouse underneath front counter. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20905576

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to warmer. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20905577

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20905575

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area behind nozzles of front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20905578

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on prep table next to warmer. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 20545885

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol over single serve items and portioned containers . Manager removed alcohol and placed with chemicals. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20545886

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed spigot under three compartment sink missing a vacuum breaker

53B-05-5

Detail 20545888

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two food handler training certificates expired. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20545887

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster outside establishment missing drain plug Repeat Violation

29-27-4

Detail 20545889

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20545884

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine. Observed gaskets on three Reach in Freezer in back room with mold like substance on gaskets.