THE TOP RESTAURANT
30 N MAIN ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink at the bar was at 0 ppm. Sanitizer added to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hard surface cleaner stored on a rack by clean dishes in the waiting room station. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in the bar kitchen is stained. Observed: the can openers in 2 kitchen have dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, soda nozzles and tea spouts have build up, wait station.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu, the beef(hamburger selections) lack the asterisk.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 multiple expired certificates.
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: lunch box and bag of employee items stored next to/over guest items, side room by bar kitchen. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the upper frame of the back ice maker is soiled.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer bucket on the floor of the bar kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:40 PM.
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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.