GOLDEN BUDDHA RESTAURANT
613 NW 16 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 326014035
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used to store chicken in dry storage shed reach-in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table across from cook line: cabbage (58F – Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage placed on prep table two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cabbage to reach-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of chicken stored on prep table next to cook line. Manager stated chicken placed on prep table one hour prior. Manager placed proper time marking on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket stored in three compartment sink, 200+ ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser stored on kitchen floor across from cook line.
Basic 10
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ladies room out of order per manager, men's restroom is used as unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door to dry storage reach-in freezer in disrepair. Shelves in walk-in cooler rusty.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottles of vinegar stored on floor across from cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer located in dry storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cook line stove greasy. Gasket of reach-in freezer in dining room. Shelf across from cook line dusty. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on dining room floor.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over prepped onions in walk-in cooler. Manager moved onions to shelf above peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on kitchen prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.