The BBQ Shack
7440 N US Hwy 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693 · Permanent Food Service · License 3100141
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above pan containing raw shrimp inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Two flies flying in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle containing bleach stored on prep table above bags of hamburger buns in prep area of kitchen. Manager removed the bleach from the table during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice dumped into handwash sink near cookline.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Handle of scoop stored down inside sugar inside bin near cookline. Manager removed the scoop from the bin during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved the cloth back to a sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in office.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Several unused coolers, fryers, and other equipment stored outside behind restaurant.
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 phone stored on shelf beside microwave, above hamburger buns. An employee removed the phone from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
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