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ORIGINAL AMERICAN KITCHEN

15 SE 1 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482090
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8821798
DBPR license1103399

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on sanitizer jug under Three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon (45F – Cold Holding); beef (44F – Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler under flat top, other items were 41F or below, employee added ice. egg (53F – Cold Holding) item at room temperature next to fryers, employee placed on ice. Retemped items at 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate03G-46-2

Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Vacuum sealing mashed potatoes, quinoa, beef, etc. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on cooks line. Interior ice bin at drink machine in kitchen. Interior ice machine the white deflector plate is soiled. Hot water spouts soiled with white residue at drink area in the back. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside Handwash sink on cooks line, employee moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing multiple food items (mashed potatoes, beef, quinoa, etc.) **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on hook behind bar.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in seasoning container on cooks line.

#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door the metal is chipping away.

#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on cooks line.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack above Three compartment sink.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor behind the bar. Walk in freezer floor soiled.

#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece on top of ice machine not sealed.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The metal partition between fryers and stove top on cooks line. Can opener table attachment soiled. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer racks with rust pitting the surface.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar located in dry storage area, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.