Inspection Report

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SANDYS PLACE

5001 NW 34 BLVD STE F AND G · GAINSVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3758233
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13848939
DBPR license1102844

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : raw beef in the cook line reach-in cooler at 44°. This had been out for a single order recently.

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored over the rinse sink. The cleaners were moved to the far right off the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : there is no vacuum breaker before or after the splitter. One side of the splitter is in compliance by being connected to the cleaning solution system. 2 back flow devices are required. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : on the back side of the electric slicer blade there is dried food debris. Also in the far left beer cooler, the bottom/floor shelf is soiled/stained. **repeat** And the shroud in the ice maker is stained. This item : **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : raw egg being separated over the cook line hand wash sink.

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : Maria does not have a certificate.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk rice on the floor in the back doorway by storage.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the sugar scoop handle touching product.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the the lids for bulk products in the back storage are soiled. ALSO, the outside of the dish wash machine is soiled.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mops were not in a position to allow air drying. These were spread out to promote drying. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:29 PM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.