BIG MILLS CHEESESTEAKS
2111 NW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352 204 5122
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall of cookline next to hot holding equipment with food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw x2 (56-58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes x2 (55-58F - Cold Holding); taziki sauce (57F - Cold Holding) items in flip top reach in cooler on cooks line, cooler top left open, no ambient thermometer, cook line is very hot. Employee added ice ambiently to cool food items down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausages (132F - Hot Holding); item in steam table under oven, other thick food products over 135F. cooked onions (87F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (91F - Hot Holding) employee stated food is held on time control but unable to provide time as a public health control application and no time mark.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Women's bathroom door propped open with trash can. -Men's bathroom door left open due to self closer in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license of 6/1/2026 posted on wall outside of office, employee posted updated license of 6/1/2027.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked over cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across reach in freezer on cooks line, employee unable to locate ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease. -Seasoned French fry holder the top is soiled with grease.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wipes hands on apron then handles cooking utensils and then handles food orders.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef steak in reach in cooler drawer under grill 52F, beef steak had been in drawer overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef steak in reach in cooler drawer under grill 52F, beef steak had been in drawer overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs reheated 30 minutes earlier at 129F, Manager reheated hot dogs.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificate for Sly missing trainer certificate number
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored over prep table. Manager moved to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep table. Manager moved cell phone to bottom shelf.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cook line. Inspector provided sign and Manager posted
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. Cook wearing gloves wipes hand on apron and soiled towel hanging from waste then handles cheese and food orders. Cook wiped face with apron then continued preparing food orders and handling cooking utensils.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall of cookline next to hot holding equipment with food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine deflector
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager present at establishment with five employees working. Five employees working with no food manager present. Food manager arrived during inspection
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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had employee signs the Employee Health responsibility form.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificate missing trainer number on S. Robinson's certificate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse kept next to single service spoons at front counter. Cup with paper clips stored on top of soft serve ice cream machine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of Back door has gap that allows light through.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by reach in cooler in the back area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven on shelf had soiled door and handles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Wet towels at bottom of reach in cooler on cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cheese ) in walk in cooler
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over sausage in walk-in cooler. Manager placed eggs and hamburger on bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in cook line drawers: cheese (47F,46F,47F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding). Owner stated items were at proper temperature at 10:30 am. Owner moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Right side faucet in mop sink.
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. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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. Two employee certificates available. Establishment has seven employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dish area. Vents in front of cook line hood.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from front counter. Employee removed phone during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame for reach-in freezer next to cook line.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. Owner placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on wall behind building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid and deflector plate for ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary 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 training for any employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on shelf next to take out containers behind front counter. Owner placed pan in between to separate items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food on shelf above cook line hand washing sink.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up container of water in hand washing sink next to office.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid on shelf behind three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to warmer.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid for grease receptacle behind building.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink outside of office. Manager added hand washing sign to hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf across from reach-in freezers in dry storage.
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and entered kitchen and handled single service container without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fries stored on prep table next to fryers. Manager stated item placed on prep table 15 minutes prior. Manager added proper time mark to item.
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. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water from pan on hand washing sink at end of cook line.
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. Training certificates available for two employees, manager stated there are 11 employees.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from fryers: ambient temperature 55F.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans in dry storage area.
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