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BITE DOWN

3330 SW ARCHER ROAD, Gainesville FL 33608 · 407-230-8622

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5856188
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
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. Observed : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator grabbed trash can and moved it and continued food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves. Inspector commented and operator washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical reach-in-cooler for two hours: greens (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to freezer to cool faster.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph food manager certification expired 7-25-26.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square countertop cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by large dirty pot. Operator moved pot.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator moved napkins to sink area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square countertop cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker sitting on container of oil. Operator moved speaker to shelf.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 93F, 91F.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in-cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
The state's own report →
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : ribs in the boat cooler, 50°. Bags of ice were purchased and added.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : pre breaded and cooked chicken patty, stored in a ziploc bag, no date.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of drying devices at the hand wash sink. Napkins were added.
Intermediate/31B-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. Observed : a jacket stored on the prep table just inside the door.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : utensils in 71° water on the cutting table.
Basic/10-07-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not in the book.
Basic/51-18-6
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : in the glass for reach-in cooler, employee food in a zip-loc bag, stored with and over customer food. This was placed on the bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk bbq sauce stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed : lack of 2" or larger license number on the service side of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
Basic/51-13-4
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1206 W ROBINSON ST, VIN# 3675, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1206 W ROBINSON ST, VIN# 3675, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the beans in the hot box were at 124°. These are being placed on the flat top, needing to reach 165°.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a metal bowl in the hand wash sink. The bowl was moved to the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of Peter towels at the hand wash sink. Napkins were added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: no visible Consumer advisory. The one in the 3 ring binder was taped to the service window. A file copy was emailed.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottles at the cook top and first prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed: the license number was not on the service side of the mobile unit.
Basic/50-04-4
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1206 W ROBINSON ST, VIN# 3675, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.