Bad to the Bone BBQ & Deli
221 S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626 · Permanent Food Service · License 4800664
What drove the grade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 complaint inspection1 intermediate, 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 15, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Pink chemical near smoker.
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Opened pineapple juice in reach in cooler over cream. Moved during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
One wet towel on prep table.
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Aluminum pans on top of hot box previously used.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
One lid open on dumpster behind building
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mop stored in bucket wringer.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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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.