EAT AT TINKER
502 S MAIN ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb under Handwash sink in prep area of kitchen no backflow. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses quaternary ammonia in sanitizer buckets, they only have a chlorine test kit.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink behind the bar. Same sink is also missing soap and handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation**
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Manager used chlorine test strips to test quaternary ammonia, inspector showed her the difference.
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on ceiling above cooks line/prep area soiled with dust.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile cracked in kitchen near cooks line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Tub of portioned fries on floor in walk in freezer, employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters above grill not turned the correct way per manager causing a large gap.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The plastic flaps in walk in cooler soiled with dust/food build up. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler behind the bar.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Concentrated brown sugar not in packaging sitting on shelf in dry storage closet, employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of old cooking equipment outside around walk in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.