THE TOP RESTAURANT
30 N MAIN ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 roaches on floor under server terminal counter located at the entrance of main kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream (46F – Cold Holding) in display cooler, manager discarded voluntarily. inside kitchen walk in cooler: butter (44F – Cold Holding); goat cheese (44F – Cold Holding); sausage (45F – Cold Holding); bean cake (44F – Cold Holding) ambient temperature of cooler is 42F, a lot of prep occurred before inspection, multiple items cooling in cooler. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside across from the side of walk in freezer by the water heater.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at end of cooks line with a pitcher inside. Employee filled bucket up at Handwash sink near dish machine area.
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. 3 employees expired. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with deep cut marks. Strainer on clean dish rack the wire is torn.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the end of cooks line, manager stated they ordered a replacement.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket oiled on cooks line. Soiled good filters above flat top/fryer area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on bottom shelf in prep area, manager labeled as corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.