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POMODORO CAFE

9200 NW 39 AVE STE 100 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3654071
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483432
DBPR license1102824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored above prep table in kitchen. Manager removed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date on any of the clam tags

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwash sink. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( soap ). Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back cage area

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee jackets stored on wine bottles and single service trays. Manager removed all the jackets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around walk-in-freezer door

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters no covered or protected. Manager stored coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk-in-freezer not covered. Manager placed cover on ice cream **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar and salt ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager labeled containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.