FALAFEL KING
3252 SW 35 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed : raw chicken stored over un-prepped vegetables in the kitchen reach-in cooler. The chicken was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : rice in the kitchen reach-in cooler, 58°. This was cooked yesterday, not cooled to 41° within 6 hours. **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed : rice in the kitchen reach-in cooler, 58°, cooked yesterday, not cooled to 41° within six hours.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade with dried food debris on it. ALSO, a cutting board in the kitchen prep area is stained.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : Certified Food Manager number and some expiration dates are missing.
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the current license was not in the book or on the board.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : clutch purse, air freshener and perfume on the front line counter with straws, baklava display and plastic ware. The air freshener was moved below. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the gasket on the make table, left hand door is torn at the top. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed : onions in a wire basket, the bottom of the bag is not 6 inches off the floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:55 AM.
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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.