ALOFT GAINESVILLE
3743 HULL RD, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352.378.1100
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of cilantro in walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of cilantro in walk-in cooler.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Mint stored on paper towel in bar area reach-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in bar area.
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Dragonfruit parfait mix prepared 9/14
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dragonfruit parfait mix prepared 9/14
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron and hat hanging on dry goods storage rack. Employee removed both items
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen has ice build up between the doors and the inside of the doors
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Singe serve plates and boat trays not inverted or protected. Chef inverted both items
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded cabbage stored in walk-in cooler dated for 2/20. Manager stated cabbage was placed in container on 3/9. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in make line reach-in cooler across from prep sink: sausage egg and cheese croissant(48F - Cold Holding). Item was stored above rim of pan. Manager stated croissant was placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved croissants to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut watermelon stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated watermelon cut the previous morning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer located across from kitchen hand washing sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on top coffee machine not protected. Manager placed coffee filters in container during inspection.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on front counter: butter (61F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on front counter two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to soda box stand.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on floor outside of office.
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.