MOJO HOGTOWN BBQ
12 SE 2 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
License #1103392
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →MOJO HOGTOWN BBQ in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 19, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 19, 2025 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (66F - Cold Holding) items sitting at room temperature on cooks line, employee stated item has been out for lunch rush 30min-1 hour ago, item placed back into cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. -Backsplash of soda machine nozzles soiled with black substance. -Back of fryers soiled with grease/dust. -Flat top backsplash soiled with grease.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice inside Handwash sink at beginning of cooks line. -2 spoons inside Handwash sink at end of cooks line.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 4 flies flying around bar area.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf above box of gloves, employee moved bucket below.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on shelf above meat cutting area on cooks line, employee moved drink to the bottom. -Employee drink above plastic wrap in smoker room. Employees moved drinks below.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink by smoker.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean plastic containers on storage rack in kitchen with old stickers still attached.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Wooden prep table on cooks line, the table is no longer in its original condition (smooth, easily cleanable.)
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill grate soiled with food build up/cooking residue.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in smoker area and dish area.
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MOJO HOGTOWN BBQ looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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