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4200 NW 97 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3726670
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13765163
DBPR license1103228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cinnamon sugar, sunflower seeds, and raisins by yogurt dispensing machine on front counter, the lids are missing.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (47F – Cold Holding) item in yogurt dispensing cooler on front counter. Cooler states it is running at 40F. Item moved to reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled in kitchen.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White reach in cooler and reach in freezer the handles are missing. Yogurt toppings 3 containers are missing lids.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice nozzle splash area on juice machine on front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.