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BALLYHOO GRILL

BALLYHOO GRILL has 3 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3700 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE 32607

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497232

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach parts at end of cookline.Dead roach parts in back storage area. Manager swept up parts and disposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Two dead roaches Observed in a corner by fan at the end of the cookline and entrance to previous sushi bar. One dead roach under handwash sink in old sushi bar area by missing cove molding and another dead roach opposite handwash sink where floor tile is missing. Half a dead roach in front of alcohol cooler door.. Manager removed and discarded all dead roaches. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13493001

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room area
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach parts at end of cookline.Dead roach parts in back storage area. Manager swept up parts and disposed. Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair vinyl apron. Manager discarded apron with duct tape. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cookline. Employee drink on top of the dishmachine. Employee drink on prep table on cookline. Employee discarded drink Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron hanging on clean ware rack. Employee shoes stored with clean napkins. Manager moved all items from those areas Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cookline, back prep area, and walk-in-cooler
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked a missing pieces in dishwash area, cookline and at the end of the cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several clean container bins with crack on clean ware rack. Manager disposed of cracked bins Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor of walk-in-freezer
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield at the end of the cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters on cookline. Hose lines in beer keg walk-in-cooler soiled Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in walk-in-cooler not covered
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floor behind and under cooking equipment on cookline soled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from prep sink in back rep area. Manager had plumber repairing connection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook not wearing gloves wiped hands on back of shorts then put on gloves without washing hands. Cook not wearing gloves pulled up shorts then put on gloves without washing hands, then prepared food orders.Discussed with Manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook not wearing gloves handled tortilla and put them on the grill.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bengal pesticide and WD-40 can stored next to clean spoons.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breakers on hose bibbs at mop sink out back behind the building.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not date marked with last date and not in chronological order. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine. Mold like substance on the top inside surface of the two ice machines in the back room area Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the end of the cookline had can of paint in handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager present with approximately ten employees working
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at end of cookline. Manager placed towels at handwash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster consumer advisory posted. Inspector provide oyster consumer advisory and Manager made copies and posted at front entrance Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handler certificates missing Trainer CFPM certificate number. Manager placed number on certificates Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ).
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwash sink 74F on the cookline. Handwash sink at the end of the cookline has no running water. Manager had plumber turn on the water Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13473381

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster on side of building.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in cooler across from dish area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor next to grill across from office.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda stored on floor in clean dish room.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture on cook line.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster on side of building.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go lids stored in clean dish room.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain beneath dish area hand washing sink.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area where utensils are hanging.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face and proceeded to put on gloves to handle clean pans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef,ham, pulled pork, ribs and ranch dressing stored in walk-in cooler. All items prepared between 7/16 and 7/25. Manager stated establishment was closed for remodeling from 7/28-7/31.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags saved on board across from office.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table next to grill across from office. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers of soap stored in hand washing sink across from back door. Employee removed soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site