EAT AT TINKER
502 S MAIN ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (46F – Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler on cooks line, other items below 41F.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of disinfectant wipes on shelf above reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen, manager moved wipes to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on threaded faucet under Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels and large detergent bottle in Handwash sink by dish machine.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine or Three compartment sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by dish machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink behind bar.
Basic 10
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor by ice machine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board on reach in cooler, manager moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooler behind bar.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple boxes of food not 6 inches up off of the floor in outside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large walk in freezer outside, manager stated a technician is coming next week to fix leak.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons handle buried in tomato mixture in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator removed spoons handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink behind bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler food racks. Fan guard on ceiling in walk in cooler. Interior bottom of reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water at Three compartment sink.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryers, hot box, etc outside of walk in freezers/back door area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.