Gs BBQ

915 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091 · Permanent Food Service · License 1400045

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 21 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection
    3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 18 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

22 violations found
  1. First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    22 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 18 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Observed no vacuum breaker on non chemical dispenser side of splitter on hose bibb at outside mop sink. Operator removed the splitter.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Observed one flying insect in the kitchen.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      In the dry storage area, observed chemicals stored above fryer oil. Operator moved the fryer oil.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      At the cook line hand washing station, ran water for two minutes, temperature was 75°F.

    Basic18

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

      In walk-in cooler, unwashed produce/onions stored above ready to eat food. Operator moved the onions.

      Fixed on the spot

      Food stored on floor.

      Charcoal stored on floor in smoker room. Operator moved the charcoal.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water and the temperature is 72°F. Operator stated they use the scoop for ice cream and cobbler.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

      Observed an employee cup on the shelf above the table in the prep area.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      In dry storage area, observed a scoop without a handle stored in a container of spices. Operator removed scoop. In dry storage area, observed a scoop without a handle in a bulk bin of dry ingredients. Operator removed scoop.

      Fixed on the spot

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in back area torn.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed a wet wiping cloth, not in use, on the table in the dish area, not stored in the sanitizer bucket.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed oven next to flat top grill on the cook line with food and grease buildup. Observed a microwave in the prep area with heavy interior food debris.

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed the large ice machine with black/green mold like substance on the deflector plate and on rim of interior of machine. Observed small ice machine with pink mold like substance in the interior of the ice chute and on the deflector plate.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed reach in freezer on back cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed dust on hood vents above flat top grill on cook line. Observed black/green mold like substance on soda dispenser head at server station. Observed walk-in freezer gasket with debris.

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Observed hot holding cabinet on cook line with heavy grease on handle.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed pans stacked on top of each other,on the clean dish shelf in the dish area with water present.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Observed one case of cup lids and one case of cups stored in the floor in the dry storage area.

      Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

      Observed a single service spice container with a handle used as a container for a housemade spice called hot spice, per the operator. Operator removed housemade spice from single service container.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      In the back dumpster area, observed dumpster lid open.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed grease and food debris on walls behind flat top grill on cook line. Observed grease and debris in between the prep table and flat top grill on cook line. Observed bbq sauce on the walls in the dish area. Observed heavy soil in between the two ice machines.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee food stored with restaurant food in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator threw food away.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.

      Operator was unable to provide the last inspection report.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Single-service items2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Wiping cloths and linens1