Adams Rib Co in Gainesville

Last inspected:

2109 Nw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
Overview

Adams Rib Co in Gainesville has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection across 28 inspections between July 2022 and December 2025, performing at the statewide average. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited in 11 of the 28 inspections, with recurring patterns including shell stock requirements violations appearing in 6 inspections, employee health policy violations in 5 inspections, time as control violations in 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 7 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in three separate inspections: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone in July 2021 and February 2024, and electrical wiring in disrepair in July 2022. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 42 violations were cited, including two high-priority employee health policy violations, one high-priority handwashing violation, and one high-priority approved food source violation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
143Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Adams Rib Co in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Adams Rib Co in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed no cover for an electrical outlet box that has wires with wire nuts attached. This is between the glass door reach-in cooler And the bbq sauce rack.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the red fire extinguisher on the way to the smoker, is in the red zone.

Adams Rib Co in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Adams Rib Co in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adams Rib Co in Gainesville last inspected?
Adams Rib Co in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Adams Rib Co in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Adams Rib Co in Gainesville are: Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Adams Rib Co in Gainesville had?
Adams Rib Co in Gainesville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Adams Rib Co in Gainesville find?
Adams Rib Co in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Adams Rib Co in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Adams Rib Co in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Adams Rib Co in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Adams Rib Co in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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