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2 E UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3477502
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788499
DBPR license1103754

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (48F – Cold Holding); ham (53F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler under toaster, employee stated she had items out of cooler portioning, other items in cooler were 41F or below. chicken salad (47F – Cold Holding); egg salad (48F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F – Cold Holding); tofu (44F – Cold Holding); ham (46F – Cold Holding); roast beef (47F – Cold Holding) items in front middle reach in cooler, cooler days the cooler is at 36F, the lid was opened for a time while stocking pans manager added ice under pans to rapidly drop temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The slicer that was used a previous day. Toaster oven. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. One employee working for 1 month.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-54-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Employee removing lids from sanitizer solution then dipping them into the rinse step of Three compartment sink, inspector explained that the last step before drying is sanitizing.

#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons handle touching chicken salad directly, manager moved handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in storage closet/room.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vents under reach in coolers on cooks line. Fan guard and food racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-05-4

Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer solution with old food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.