Gainesville, Alachua County

BB.Q CHICKEN

201 SE 2 AVE STE 101, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 7, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24336146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed : in the walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over Korean brown sauce(ready to eat). The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. ALSO, raw chicken stored over water bottles in the beer walk-in cooler. The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf of another rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24336150

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : pork ribs in standing water, 65° at the 3 compartment sink. These were soaking. These had been out for 2.5 and were moved to the walk-in cooler uncovered. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24336153

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a pump bottle of soap stored over the pork ribs on the 3 compartment sink. The soap was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 24336147

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical sideS of the splitter in the mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24336148

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the cook line hand wash sink was blocked by a rolling cart, and had a large lid covering the hand wash sink. All of this was removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24336149

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : the Employee Training was not able to be found. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24336155

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the 2 door reach-in freezer with flour on the the handles and frame. This was cleaned with a wet paper towel. Corrected On-Site

25-01-4

Detail 24336151

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : to go boxes on the floor by the office area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24336156

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : multiple drinks and water bottles through out the kitchen, next to guest food. Some were moved to a lower location. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24336154

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of water bottles on the floor in the private dining area.

10-07-4

Detail 24336152

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : 4 utensils in standing water, 69°. The water was dumped. Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 24129276

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Manager had taken test but has not brought certificate in to show inspector. Time Extended

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 23970346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over jalepenos in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23970350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (72-77F - Cold Holding) 3 sheet pans with cooked chicken sitting at room temperature on shelves in kitchen, operator stated the cooked chicken sits out for 3 hours then discarded if not used. Inspector provided time as a public health control application.

41-10-4

Detail 23970355

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of hand soap on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23970349

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the end of both splitters added to mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 23970351

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle filled with quaternary ammonia sanitizer tested over 500ppm. Bottle on cleaning cart in dining area.

22-02-4

Detail 23970345

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Multiple cutting boards stained in varies areas in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23970352

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large container in Handwash sink by Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

53A-02-7

Detail 23970342

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23970341

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Uses quaternary ammonia.

31B-02-4

Detail 23970339

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink at front bar/counter area.

11-26-1

Detail 23970343

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 23970354

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees working at this time longer than 60 days.

27-16-4

Detail 23970348

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 23970340

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back bar area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23970344

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23970353

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 23970347

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 72F located at the front counter. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 23970356

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on one metal pan and plastic container on storage rack in the back storage area. Potato slicer/chopper soiled stored on bottom shelf in prep area, employee stated they haven't used item in 2 weeks.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 19

12A-20-4

Detail 23531726

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee touched raw chicken then washed hands with no soap then put on clean gloves. Inspector stopped employee and had him wash hands properly.

08A-05-6

Detail 23531719

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over onions in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23531727

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of butane fuel on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved cans to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23531732

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flows missing at both ends of splitter that was added to Handwash sink behind front counter.

11-27-4

Detail 23531730

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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23531731

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on back of cooks line is stained. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23531723

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green bucket inside Handwash sink by Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23531728

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working longer than 60 days all other employees are newer than 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23531716

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 23531717

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink on cooks line, manager replaced soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23531720

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in reach in cooler behind front counter, manager unsure of the date he discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 23531733

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen and dry storage area, operator stated air conditioner located in ceiling is being worked on.

12B-07-4

Detail 23531722

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink by plastic wrap behind front counter. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23531725

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on back of cooks line the gasket is torn. Food rack on back wall in walk in cooler the paint is starting chip exposing rust.

10-06-5

Detail 23531729

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw in reach in cooler behind front counter the spoon is buried in food. Scoops handle directly in ice in ice bin behind front counter. Employee removed handles out of items. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23531724

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in water at 74F by rice cooker on cooks line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23531718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. One hood filter above cooks line. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23531734

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water by Three compartment sink, operator placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23531721

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind Handwash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 10Basic: 12Total: 25

12A-16-4

Detail 23123277

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee was sweeping floor with broom then moved to cooks line and started cooking chicken no Handwash in between tasks.

12A-12-4

Detail 23123273

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food or clean equipment without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken then touched multiple reach in cooler door handles, inspector had him stop change gloves, wash hands, and clean handles.

08A-11-5

Detail 23123292

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken on top of bottled drinks in beer walk in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 23123289

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.

03G-46-2

Detail 23123280

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Making kimchi in cooler that lasts for 30 days. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23123296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.

31A-11-4

Detail 23123286

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on cooks line had 2 containers and multiple towels at Handwash sink, employee moved all items.

53A-02-7

Detail 23123297

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23123294

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia .

53B-02-5

Detail 23123279

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees working at this time.

03G-50-1

Detail 23123276

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Making kimchi in cooler that lasts for 30 days. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23123288

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made the previous Saturday, employee labeled 8/31. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23123287

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle in mop sink area and on wall outside of walk in cooler, employees labeled as windex and bleach spray. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 23123290

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Multiple containers and lids on floor in back storage area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23123275

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.

08B-49-4

Detail 23123291

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items in walk in cooler above eggs to be sold to the public, employees moved to the bottom and labeled. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23123278

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack.

08B-38-4

Detail 23123295

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice on floor in back storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 23123282

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tong in water 76 at server alley, rice scoop in water 83 by rice cooker at front line, spatulas in water 72 on cooks line.

35B-02-4

Detail 23123293

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour battering cart on cooks line.

14-47-4

Detail 23123274

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden boards on floor under items in dry storage back area.

23-03-4

Detail 23123281

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer interior soiled located on server line. Hood filters above cooks line. Interior food walk in cooler door.

25-05-4

Detail 23123283

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple packages of Togo boxes on floor behind bar.

36-27-5

Detail 23123285

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the beer walk in cooler next to door.

29-11-4

Detail 23123284

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink on cooks line.

May 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22842422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (63F - Cold Holding); kimchi (71F - Cold Holding) items sitting on counter, items placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22724812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.