Akins BBQ in Bell
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Us 129 & W Hodges Av, Bell, FL 32619Akins BBQ in Bell, a 125-seat permanent food service establishment, has accumulated 115 violations across 21 inspections since January 2022, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear frequently throughout the record, including recurring citations for chemical storage (appearing in 6 of the last 8 inspections), employee health reporting and policy violations (4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (5 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (5 inspections). The facility has never been emergency-closed. Two recent inspections in December 2024 and July 2024 resulted in administrative complaints recommended, indicating escalated enforcement by the state, though the most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 was completed with no further action required after identifying 12 violations including three high-priority citations for improper chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Akins BBQ in Bell: Comparison to Gilchrist County Averages
Akins BBQ in Bell: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Akins BBQ in Bell: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Akins BBQ in Bell last inspected?
- Akins BBQ in Bell was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Akins BBQ in Bell?
- The most frequently cited violations at Akins BBQ in Bell are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Akins BBQ in Bell had?
- Akins BBQ in Bell has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Akins BBQ in Bell find?
- Akins BBQ in Bell was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Akins BBQ in Bell ever been shut down?
- No, Akins BBQ in Bell has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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