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ATRIUM AT GAINESVILLE

2431 NW 41ST ST, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-378-0773

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1102497
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind dish machine in dish area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2026004563Nov 14, 2025Apr 27, 2026$200
5--2017052826Oct 31, 2017Dec 5, 2017$200

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of dish machine and 1 on top of dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 11, 2026 · Observed 2 roaches on top of dish machine. Admin Complaint
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two potatoes in dry storage area.
High priority/01B-07-4
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 flies in clean dish storage area and 10 in dry storage area by potatoes.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of dish machine and 1 on top of dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (78F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (76F - Cold Holding) items on cooks line at room temperature for 1.5 hours, operator placed items uncovered in walk in freezer to rapidly drop in temperature. Tomatoes 43, ham 42, cheese 38.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical bucket in front of Handwash sink at Three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery not working at paper towel dispenser by Three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board used to prep chicken with deep grooves.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches behind ice machine and 1 under cabinet at server line.
Basic/35A-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of ice machine. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse leaning on toaster on front line, manager moved below.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas in the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Back prep line bottom shelf of table with torn tin foil.
Basic/14-20-4
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk in freezer no lid, manager covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed berries over premade dressings in reach in cooler in dry storage room. Manager moved unwashed below.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine soiled with black substance.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach crawling on wall in kitchen near handwash sink at kitchen entrance. 2. One live roach crawling on floor in kitchen beside ice machine. 3. Four live roaches crawling in cracks between floor tiles in kitchen at entrance, near reach-in cooler. 4. One live roach crawling on conduit on wall in kitchen at kitchen entrance. 5. Two live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen near empty bread racks at kitchen entrance. 6. Two live roaches crawling on shelves inside stainless steel shelving in kitchen near cook line. Operator advised that they would close the establishment until call back performed the following day.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb by dishmachine and handwash sink
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice machine deflector in kitchen. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwash sink in prep area had pot covering handwash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no irreversible thermometer or temperature test strips available for measuring utensil surface temperature when hot water used as sanitizer in dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in dry goods storage area and clean ware rack and one in kitchen
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling tile missing. Three Ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks and spoons stored with food contact surface up and not protected
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Seven dead roaches on floor in kitchen surrounding reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near cookljne. 3. Two dead roaches on stainless steel shelving in kitchen near cookline. Operator advised that they would close the establishment until call back performed the following day.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron and Jacket hanging on single service items rack, on top of dough machine and on dry good storage rack.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( dishes )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. floor tiles missing by dishmachine and handwash sink in kitchen, resulting in standing water on floor and on cookline. Tile grout missing in front of walk-in-cooler
Basic/36-17-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. containers with cracks on clean ware rack lids to sugar, flour and brown sugar have cracked lids
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Box of bananas and mayonnaise on floor in dry goods storage area. Bags of salt pellets on floor in dry goods storage area
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in-freezer behind cooling unit
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the juice dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins stored on floor in dry goods storage area
Basic/25-05-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( cucumbers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat spinach ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved items
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line ice bath: ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ham placed in ice bath two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed more ice in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from dish area hand washing sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dish area above hand washing sink and ceiling tile missing in wait station.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler across from dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed phone during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing next to dish machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored on shelves in room next to walk-in freezer. Manager discarded containers.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around juice nozzles in wait station.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over cooked noodles and unwashed peppers stored over pre made sandwiches in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee place unwashed produce on bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in ceiling above wait station.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 0 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: flan (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated flan removed from walk-in cooler to put up truck thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved flan to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on rolling carts. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates for three employees available, manager stated there eight employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating on prep table in front of kitchen. Manager had employees finish eating in dining room.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone laying on container of oats on kitchen prep table. Employee removed phone during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area. Observed four flies in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in wait station reach-in cooler: cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rack stored next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager provided soap at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above prep table in back of kitchen. Manager removed bottle of water from shelf.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottles of water stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed bottles of water.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line.
Basic/14-42-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager removed tongs from oven handle and placed them in dish area.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance from dining room.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in kitchen dry storage room. Observed one dead roach in dining room cabinet. Observed two dead roaches in back dining area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind dish machine in dish area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table across from walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training for three out of eleven employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile missing at base of wall at end of cook line.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water in wait station reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then proceeded to handle clean dish without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and rewash dish.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle of tea machine in wait station. Nozzle of coffee dispenser in wait station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated some servers require employee training, kitchen staff has proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in clean dish storage area next to walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table across from dish machine. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand washing sink in front of walk-in cooler not functioning properly. Manager tightened handle so that handle would work properly.
Basic/29-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored in area on the side of the walk-in freezer.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on top of coffee machine not stored inverted or in a container. Manager placed coffee filters in a container.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.