FALAFEL KING
3252 SW 35 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03C-97-2High Priority – Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler behind front counter. Manager turned gyro broiler on . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the current license expired on 6-1-2026.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : gyro on the front line, 108°, heaters turned off. The heaters were turned back on, 167-194 in 15 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Perfume stored over sugar water and bananas in front counter area.
Intermediate 3
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed : manager/owner unable to answer basic allergen questions. Forms were sent.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener in kitchen prep area soiled with old food debris. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler stained. Shelves in reach-in freezer of storage area reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash sign or paper towels for kitchen hand wash sink .
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottles of water on kitchen prep table.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions in basket on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen reach-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:55 PM.
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.