GOTCHA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FL MALL FOOD CT
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 206
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time extended 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working. . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Sink in rear of restaurant still not working. 7 day extension. Any further violations will result in administrative action. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time extended 60 days from initial inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink floor drain not emptying. Hand sink located on cook line. Mop sink not draining. Standing water. Broken faucet handle at hand sink on cook line Standing water at base of toilet and under sink in employees restroom located off the kitchen near walk in cooler. Warning** Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on cook line has cooking utensils and a small pan in the other sink. One sink says hand wash and the other doesn't. Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working. . Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Sink at front counter sharing soap. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoops vents soiled with grease build up. 2 vents in dry storage area light dust build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified manager certificate is expired.. Mariela Campos Artega 04-01-24 expiration date. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Manager certificate is still expired. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoops vents soiled with grease build up. 2 vents in dry storage area light dust build up.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator is only washing and rinsing dishes sanitizer sink not set up.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer .
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs above milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified manager certificate is expired.. Mariela Campos Artega 04-01-24 expiration date. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans blocking sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear interior wall of ice bin beneath soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl and cups used as scoops for granulars in rear storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in reach in cooler and on prep table
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees handling foods are not wearing hats or beard restraints
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping onto equipment and work area
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in employee restroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped counters using sani towel with gloves hands then proceeded to buffet and handled food plate for service without changing gloves and washing hands
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart beneath service window cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (79F - Hot Holding)
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over paper towels in restroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for soda bibs last changed in August 2021
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in ceiling above beer taps
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on prep table Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets. 2 door reac in cooler
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handel in rice and sugar Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign for both No sign employee bathroom **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 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. inspector provided information **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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 information **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator claims they will serve beef medium to rare if asked for. Inspector provided consumer Advisory to operator 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. Cooked pasta 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).