TERRELL'S BBQ
Based on 8 health inspections, TERRELL'S BBQ in GAINESVILLE has earned a 1.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
1323 South Main Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13539179
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black cup no handle in sugar bin.
- 16-25-5:Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Soiled pan outside shed by water spigot, evidence of wash water on ground.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Clean water intake leaking when sinks turned on, fresh water leaking from faucet, water stopped leaking during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container no label, employee stated it is sugar.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came inside, "washed" hands in soap/bleach water in bucket. Spoke to employee about washing hands with running warm water and soap at Handwash sink.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested over/at 200ppm, spoke to operator about adding water.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top shelf in reach in cooler soiled.
10/3/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10892950
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of yellow mustard on floor under prep table, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from clean water intake faucet on outside of food trailer, operator stated when the tanks are filled and hose is taken off that it becomes lose, operator tightened fitting. Corrected On-Site
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Mac n cheese pan and sweet potato pies, operator stated they were made at home. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at Handwash sink, operator placed items by sink. Corrected On-Site
4/17/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10812764
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf above steam table. Small fan by prep area. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink at room temperature, operator moved chicken to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Red velvet cake received from a lady, operator is unsure whether it is made in her house or if she has a licensed establishment. See stop sale.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grocery bags and glove in Handwash sink, operator moved so inspector could wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rib tips in reach in cooler made 6 days ago no date mark. Repeat Violation
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8875851
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lemonade mix no handle, employee removed bowl. 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. Employee jacket on storage shelf directly next to aluminum single service pans.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board in prep area with cut marks. Table attached can opener starting to rust. Repeat Violation
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal fork used to pull meat off of smoker not protected in pauses during cooking, employee washed utensil then wrapped with a cover. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf soiled under meat cutting area. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly came into back door flying around food truck.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rib tips (48F - Cold Holding) items next to hot cooling Mac n cheese in reach in cooler, spoke to operator about placing Mac n cheese in ice bath before placing in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior smoker. Cutting board stained. Can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rib tips made 6 days ago no date mark. Repeat Violation
8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8708594
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On clean storage shelf.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar and bbq sauce buckets on floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above pre table. Area around steam table knobs. Sugar container exterior.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked greens thawing at room temperature in Three compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind steam table and prep table.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance, operator stated it was sugar.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (46,47F - Cold Holding); ribs (46F - Cold Holding) employee moved to freezer, Retemped ribs at 43 and the 2 bags of pork at 45. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on clean dish rack stained.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, ribs, and greens no date mark made 6 days prior to inspection.
5/9/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8627536
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8500166
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior reach in cooler the shelf is cracked. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided copy and operator posted. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee rinsed hands at hose faucet outside came into trailer placed on gloves and started cutting ribs. Inspector spoke to owner about employee hand washing monitoring.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Manager advised that desserts are made at home.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 12/2023. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided copy.
9/14/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8330799
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 8 basic
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Surrounding the air conditioning unit.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on top of sauce container, employee moved bag. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with multiple cut/score marks. The reach in cooler plastic drawers have become cracked. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The door has a hole exposing insulation. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air conditioner vent. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top shelf, employee flipped. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 10ppm, employee added more bleach, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed bucket on cardboard box. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying in truck.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside Handwash sink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site