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ALLEY GATORZ

2606 NE WALDO ROAD, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.371-2695

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103082
Grade history
JAN 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. The following number of rodent droppings were found in the following locations: 15 in the dry goods storage area 4 in the back kitchen restroom where the water heater is located. Person in charge began sweeping up droppings.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2026022014Jan 21, 2026Jun 24, 2026$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket at 500 ppm Quat. Employee diluted solution to 200ppm Quat
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. The following number of rodent droppings were found in the following locations: 15 in the dry goods storage area 4 in the back kitchen restroom where the water heater is located. Person in charge began sweeping up droppings.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry goods storage area are not smooth and cleanable. Several ceiling tiles missing and several have water stains.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. employee placed drink under prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of both sides of the exterior door that leads to back of kitchen and Dry goods storage area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Section of wall missing in back kitchen restroom that is on the backside of urinal wall of men's restroom, providing access water supply to urinals,creating a large hole in the wall
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing in dry goods storage area
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood frame in wall in kitchen and wood shelving under kitchen handwash sink made of wood and not sealed.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Water supply pipes to urinals in men's rooms exposed in back kitchen restroom
Basic/36-04-5/Warning
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line: hot dog (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); hamburger (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature, cheese (43F - Cold Holding); hamburger (41F - Cold Holding); hot dog (42F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding behind kitchen ice machine.
Basic/36-03-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in dry storage area.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath cook line fryer.
Basic/36-10-4
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certification, all employee training expired on 10/10/2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 10, 2024 · No change. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2024 · Employee certification not completed. Admin Complaint
Jan 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certification, all employee training expired on 10/10/2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 10, 2024 · No change. Time Extended
Jan 8, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); hot dog (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. No written procedure available for establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave on prep table across from ice machine. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certification, all employee training expired on 10/10/2023.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind ice machine. Manager discarded dead roach.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in storage area.
Basic/25-05-4

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.