Chiefland, Levy County

BETTS BIG T

2525 N Young CHIEFLAND, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24525722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and/or each other. 1. Pan containing raw steaks stored on shelf above open pan containing fully-cooked ham inside reach-in cooler at cookline. 2. Pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf above open pan containing raw fish inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee rearranged the shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 24525715

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate expired on 03/14/2026.

27-19-4

Detail 24525718

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. 1. Hot and cold water turned off at handwash sunk in warewash area. 2. No cold water at handwash sink in prep area of kitchen.

36-51-4

Detail 24525717

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Screen torn on back porch connected to kitchen. 2. Several gaps in ceiling tiles near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24525714

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1. One co2 tank not secured near fountain sodas in kitchen. 2. One co2 tank not secured outside behind porch area. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 24525720

Basic - Dumpster and/or grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lids of both the dumpster and grease receptacle left open.

35B-04-4

Detail 24525712

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at top of door when closed in back of kitchen.

29-08-4

Detail 24525721

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Crack in basin of handwash sink in warewash area.

25-05-4

Detail 24525719

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in rear storage room.

36-50-4

Detail 24525713

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in front of kitchen soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 24525716

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded tables and sink outside near dumpster. Repeat Violation

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24090031

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: No change, time extended. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: No change. Manager stated the plumber will be here tomorrow to fix it. Time Extended

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24087120

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two flies flying at far end of kitchen, near handwash sink. 3. Three flies crawling on box of unwashed sweet potatoes in rear kitchen/storage area. 4. 18 flies crawling on exterior of large sugar bin in rear kitchen/storage area. 5. Four flies flying around drain pipe below three-compartment sink in rear storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 1. One fly on wall in hallway, near walk-in freezer. 2. 17 flies flying around drain below three-compartment sink in rear kitchen/storage area. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24087119

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: No change, time extended. Time Extended

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 29

35A-02-7

Detail 24084014

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two flies flying at far end of kitchen, near handwash sink. 3. Three flies crawling on box of unwashed sweet potatoes in rear kitchen/storage area. 4. 18 flies crawling on exterior of large sugar bin in rear kitchen/storage area. 5. Four flies flying around drain pipe below three-compartment sink in rear storage area. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24084029

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Establishment is open and serving customers during this inspection. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24084003

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning.

03A-02-5

Detail 24084008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning. Stop sales issued.

03F-02-5

Detail 24084024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pan of fully-cooked sausage held at cookline at room temperature without time marks. Manager stated it was held using Time as a Public Health Control since 8am and added the proper time marks to the white board during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24084015

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection on back of building, near back door of kitchen. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back corner of building. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24084025

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate and interior of ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 24084028

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewash area nonfunctional. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24084006

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near prep area or handwash sink near rear three-compartment sink. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24084005

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. 9 Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired in 2024 and 08/2025. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-22-4

Detail 24084017

Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Door to exterior mens restroom not self closing, mechanism broken or disconnected.

36-51-4

Detail 24084013

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and storage areas. 2. Missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles throughout storage areas Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24084009

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 8 co2 tanks not secured on backside of building. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24084027

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of metal bowls not inverted on top shelf of rack in corner of kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 24084001

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in rear kitchen/storage area. Employee swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24084011

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline beside cutting board.

40-06-5

Detail 24084022

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table beside mixer at kitchen entrance.

14-38-4

Detail 24084016

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two plastic pans with chipped corners on shelf in kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 24084026

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 24084004

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

14-69-4

Detail 24084019

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelves, door, and floor inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24084007

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine visibly soiled with mold-like substance. Employee moved the ice scoop to the warewash area during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24084002

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top exterior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

33-16-4

Detail 24084021

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open behind building.

35B-05-4

Detail 24084023

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap below door leading to outside in rear kitchen/storage area. Dead roaches and live flies present in this area.

06-01-5

Detail 24084020

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the hamburger meat was placed into the three-compartment sink the previous day and left to thaw overnight, then placed into the walk-in cooler this morning. Stop sales issued.

36-50-4

Detail 24084018

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall and ceiling near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor under equipment along wall in rear kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. 3. Floor in unused coolers in rear storage area soiled with dirt and/or debris.

33-31-5

Detail 24084010

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Accumulation of unused equipment and/or furniture surrounding backside of building.

36-30-4

Detail 24084012

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed wood on door frame and wall near storage area. Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 23619618

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine 0ppm. Employee primed machine, still 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer solution and primed machine, then 50ppm.

08A-20-5

Detail 23619627

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pans containing raw pork and raw fish inside cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23619615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature. Several carton of eggs on prep table at room temperature at cookline without time marks. Employee stated the eggs were removed from refrigeration at 8am and added proper time marks. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23619623

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on lower shelf of prep table at cookline, direbeside bag of pancake mix and bottles containing seasoning. Employee removed degreaser from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23619624

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection on corner of building, near exterior restrooms.

53B-14-5

Detail 23619616

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. 1. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Julia Holder expired on 09/09/2924. 2. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Bobby Ridgeway expired on 09/09/2024.

14-01-5

Detail 23619622

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of pepper on shelf in kitchen, near mixer.

36-51-4

Detail 23619626

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Hole in wall of walk-in freezer leading all the way through to inside unit, beside door to freezer. 2. Several damaged and/or missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 23619620

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured on ground on back-side of building.

36-36-4

Detail 23619614

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several missing ceiling tiles in storage area, near walk-in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 23619619

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear plastic pan on lower portion of prep table in kitchen, near warewash area.

14-69-4

Detail 23619629

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice on floor and shelving inside walk-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 23619612

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing over fluorescent lighting on ceiling in warewash area.

33-11-4

Detail 23619628

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 23619621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of corn meal bin on dry storage shelf soiled with black substance. 2. Prep table in rear kitchen, near ice machine heavily soiled with mold-like substance.

36-50-4

Detail 23619625

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Walls and ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. 2. A/C vent on wall above dish machine soiled with mold-like substance.

33-31-5

Detail 23619617

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment, old broken sign, and broken glass panes on ground behind building.

36-30-4

Detail 23619613

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1. Unsealed plywood on wall behind clean dish rack in corner of kitchen. 2. Unsealed plywood on wall near dry storage solving, close to walk-in cooler. 3. Unsealed plywood on wall in kitchen near walk-in freezer.