THE EGYPTIAN CAFE
21 SE 2 PL · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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 3
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed : 1 flying insect flying through the kitchen.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed : raw shell eggs in the kitchen reach-in cooler, stored over prepared plant food. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : portioned rice at 124° on the kitchen prep table. This was placed in a reach-in freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed : no written procedure.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener in its holder in the kitchen, had dried food debris on the blade. It was moved to the 3 sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of proof of any training. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles are not in place in the kitchen. These were put back in place. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : Starbucks on the top prep shelf in the kitchen. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.