ALACHUA SPORTS PUB
14003 NW 150 AVE, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.462-5333
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched toasted buns with bare hands.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has non splash lemon scented bleach. Operator had customer run to store and get regular bleach.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in reach in cooler no date, operator stated she opened them 2 days ago.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toaster soiled with old food debris.
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees certified by Servsafe food handlers.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn on cooks line. Interior microwave top the paint is chipping away exposing rust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor falling in under Three compartment sink no longer smooth/easily cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee not wearing gloves prepare Hamburger and handled lettuce, tomato and bread bare handed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at. Bar
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of reach in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on outside hose bibb behind building.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment has no valid proof of anyone having a food manager certificate.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on broken handle of reach in beer cooler at front bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys, cell phone and glasses on prep counter. Person in charge removed items Jackets hanging against dry good storage rack. Person in charge moved jackets
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing in both restrooms. Inspector provided signs
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open and missing drain plug
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for front counter ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf next to back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from cook line torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice in front counter ice machine. Manager placed scoop in ice properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line. Inside of front counter hand washing sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster on side of building. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over hot dogs in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Employee moved hot dogs to another area of cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for front counter ice machine. Shelves in storage area area reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line microwave.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer in storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster on side of building.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched toasted buns with bare hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on cook line. Ice bin in bar area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes stored in reach-in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed cigarettes from cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to grill: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in grill 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in bottom of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf beneath grill greasy.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in back of kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.