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RITTERS OF GAINESVILLE INC

6815 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3451927
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8740954
DBPR license1103701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 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 3

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of nacho cheese.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened bag of chili 8/23 and hot dogs 8/4, operator stated they are old labels she re-dated chili 9/13 and hot dogs 9/12. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (90F – Hot Holding) item on top of microwave, operator stated the chili is warmed in the microwave then sits on top of microwave waiting for hot dog orders from customers. Item has been on top of microwave for 3 hours, spoke to operator above keeping in cooler and heating when ordered or using time as a public health control. Operator placed item in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line and front line stained grey/black. Soda machine coke nozzle soiled. Fry scoop used to scoop cooked fries soiled with grease residue build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in relish container in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator placed handle outside of food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in dipperwell the water nozzle was not turned on, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Interior ice cream freezer in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.