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DAVID'S BBQ & CATERING

5121 NW 39 AVE A, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

License #1101921

🚚 Catering/Food Truck ℹ️
83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
September 2, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on September 2, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink slow draining directly on cooks line.
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink directly on cooks line.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust over front line.
  • [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine pills in basket over bbq sauce cups behind front counter.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container missing label in dry storage, employee stated it is flour.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink bottom of splitter with black hose attached.
  • [35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky trap on floor under storage shelf accumulation of bugs.
  • [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. Bbq sauce bottles missing address of packaged establishment.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with slimey build up. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda machine ice chute soiled.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled blowing on front line. Can storage shelf soiled with dust.
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