DAVID'S BBQ & CATERING

Name: DAVID'S BBQ & CATERING
Address: 5121 NW 39 AVE A, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606, US
Rating: 88.5

5121 NW 39 AVE A, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

License #1101921

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88.5 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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DAVID'S BBQ & CATERING in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 21 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.

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Inspections on file

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Callback visits

Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 only documented minor issues (3 total), which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

Inspection data quality

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Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Onion ring batter container not labeled. Employee labeled container
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging on dry good storage rack over BBQ sauce containers. Hot/cold delivery bags stored over soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed all items.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device. Mop was placed to air dry.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( brown sugar ). Handle removed from product
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind grill
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has license that expire on June 1 , 2025. Manager printed current license and posted
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging from shelf with single serve cutlery, jacket stored in dry good storage rack. Manager removed both items.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment does not have a consumer advisory sign and served undercooked eggs. Inspector provided consumer advisory. Manager posted sign on front counter
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (flour )with a bowl without a handle.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in cooler in dining area has grab and go key lime pie, French silk, banana pudding without all the proper. Manager removed all items without labels.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( bell peppers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( juice ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved juice from under the bell peppers.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored facing napkins and condiment bottles in cabinet under self serve soft drink dispenser. Hand sanitizer stored over brownie mix.Manager removed all items

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