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2435 SW 13 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330979
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350237
DBPR license1102118

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the dining area self serve reach-in cooler: butter 55, cream cheese 51F.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the dining area reach-in cooler: butter 55, cream cheese 51F.

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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: lack of a plan.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the batter hopper with dried, crusty debris around the top screw cap. Staff started cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit, quaternary amonia in a gallon jug under the 3 compartment sink.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.

#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: no forms, no training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the reach-in cooler in the dining area not holding at 41F or below. Butter and cream cheese both above 51F. The inside of the unit had condensation formed on the walls.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed: the kitchen microwave had an accumulation of debris and grease on the inside. The staff started cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs reminding/requiring employees to wash their hands, Kitchen and restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage room connected to the dining area, multiple boxes of single serve stored on the floor.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: unwrapped single serve forks on the dining area counter, not placed with the food contact portion faced down.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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