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DQ GRILL & CHILL

With 5 documented inspections, DQ GRILL & CHILL in GAINESVILLE has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: Yesterday · 5 reports on file

9700 Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32606
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/15/2026· 1d ago

Visit ID: 13673571

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient Temperature thermometer in reach in cooler registered 30F, actual temperature Ambient Temperature was 47F. Ambient Temperature thermometer in walk-in-cooler registered at 20F, actual temperature was 40F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Ambient Temperature 44F Cut Tomato, tomato's had been in flip-top make table cooler for 1 hour. Cut Tomato placed in walk-in-cooler 46F Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired in 2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: No change **Time Extended**

4/14/2026· 2d ago

Visit ID: 10928180

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen hall. Manager chains tanks Corrected On-Site
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood panels on shelf of walk-in-cooler have not been sealed and are not smooth and cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer chest on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin at drive thru window.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cook line and drive thru window. Inspector provided sign.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip-top make table cooler on cook line COLD HOLDING hot dogs 49F; queso 49F; Cut Tomato 50F, house made ranch dressing 48F Ambient Temperature 47F, all the items had been in the flip-top make table cooler over 4hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top make table cooler on cook line COLD HOLDING hot dogs 49F; queso 49F; Cut Tomato 50F, house made ranch dressing 48F Ambient Temperature 47F Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient Temperature thermometer in reach in cooler registered 30F, actual temperature Ambient Temperature was 47F. Ambient Temperature thermometer in walk-in-cooler registered at 20F, actual temperature was 40F.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine had mop wringer in sink. Manager removed. Employee washed bottle in drive thru handwash sink Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired in 2025 Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents (sanitizer for tables ).

3/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8737505

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter across from registers.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter across from front register.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on walk-in freezer floor. Cases of shake mix on walk-in cooler floor.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored on prep table across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in front of cook line broiler.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on kitchen ice machine.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of gravy stored on cook line in drawers of holding unit next to cook line broiler: gravy (104F - Hot Holding). Employee stated gravy placed in holding unit one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee voluntarily discarded containers of gravy. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler. Mixer heads for tabletop mixers in drive thru area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wringer for mop bucket stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine.

7/26/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8446646

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/17/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8445096

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 8 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on kitchen shelf beneath toppings.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in cabinet across from sandwich make line. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler next to sandwich make line.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored across from ice machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in front of broiler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of front counter ice cream machine. Inside of cabinets across from sandwich make line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor in front of mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled garbage can and proceeded to handle clean pans without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and return pan to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in grill two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held in cook line warmer: fries (115F - Hot Holding); chicken (121F - Hot Holding); hamburger (125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated items and served. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available for establishment. Inspector provided written procedure for establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on drive thru soda machine. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. 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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager present. Repeat Violation