Gs BBQ in Starke

Last inspected:

915 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
Overview

GS BBQ in Starke has accumulated 99 violations across 14 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but faces serious recurring compliance issues. High-priority violations have included employee health policy failures (appearing in at least 3 inspections), improper chemical storage (cited multiple times), time-as-a-control violations, allergen awareness failures, and toxic substance control breaches. A routine inspection on August 4, 2025 documented 36 violations including 6 high-priority findings, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. Fire safety violations were also noted in 2025 and 2024, including flammables stored near ignition sources and a missing child labor law poster. The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025 showed compliance after a call back, with no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
104Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Gs BBQ in Starke: Comparison to Bradford County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Bradford County Avg 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bradford County Avg 0.29 closures / facility 0.29 county average

Gs BBQ in Starke: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks stored in smoker area directly next to smoker. Operator relocated the propane tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. No child labor law poster at time of inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.

Gs BBQ in Starke: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 5 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Gs BBQ in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gs BBQ in Starke last inspected?
Gs BBQ in Starke was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Gs BBQ in Starke?
The most frequently cited violations at Gs BBQ in Starke are: Chemical properly stored, Allergen awareness, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Gs BBQ in Starke had?
Gs BBQ in Starke has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Gs BBQ in Starke find?
Gs BBQ in Starke was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Gs BBQ in Starke ever been shut down?
No, Gs BBQ in Starke has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Gs BBQ in Starke had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Gs BBQ in Starke has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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