ALACHUA GRILL
3880 NE 39 AVE STE C, Gainesville FL 32609 · 850.345.6193
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. COLD HOLDING cold cuts 54, 56F in flip-top make table cooler cold cuts above container fill line not at proper temperature. Cold cut had been in flip-top make table cooler overnight. Cold cuts below container fill line were at proper temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho home defense spray on floor inside by back door, operator moved chemical outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled at front counter. Hood vents soiled with grease above the oven and grill.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line wearing gloves dropped a spatula on the floor, picked it up and took to dishwash area, removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed with Manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. COLD HOLDING cold cuts 54, 56F in flip-top make table cooler cold cuts above container fill line not at proper temperature. Cold cut had been in flip-top make table cooler overnight. Cold cuts below container fill line were at proper temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COLD HOLDING cold cuts 54, 56F in flip-top make table cooler cold cuts above container fill line not at proper temperature. Cold cut had been in flip-top make table cooler overnight. Cold cuts below container fill line were at proper temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the coffee bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwash sink blocked by mop bucket. Mop bucket moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink sign missing at coffee bar handwash sink. No towels at front handwash sink. Manager placed towels next to handwash sink.
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. Two food handler certificates expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in coffee bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table with single service trays. Manager removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. soiled oven gloves stored about food trays liners. Employee purse on slicing machine prep table. Manager moved all items
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine at coffee bar.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins and bagels in grab and go basket in front of register lack Name and address of the establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shopping bag (lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut peppers ) in walk in cooler.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed sanitizer bucket.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket hanging on dry good storage rack
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. employee drinking reach in cooler above food served to the public.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( lettuce ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( portioned cold cuts ) in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate missing information.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for nuts on dry storage shelf next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler and freezer at end of cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on counter across from reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Employee turned containers over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on dry storage shelf next to back door.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs changed gloves and proceeded to handle clean to go boxes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine behind front counter. Employee placed bucket underneath front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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. No proof of employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored underneath front counter. Employee added label to spray bottle.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat stored on bag of coffee beans on storage shelf. Manager placed employee coat in bin for employee belongings.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line grill. Manager place cooking oil on shelf next to cook line grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on reach-in cooler next to front counter. Employee turned containers over.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands after changing gloves. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink in dish area. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine behind front counter.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in prep area. Manager had employee discard gum.
Equipment in poor repair. Door for reach-in cooler next to cook line reach-in freezer.
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