BLUELINE Q
15070 US HIGHWAY 301, Gainesville FL 32091 · 352-363-3228
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023025008 | Feb 28, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2025.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on seal up on seal of chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burned food debris on hood filters over fryers.
Feb 5, 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection license expired 06/01/2025 and open and operating being utilized to serve food to the public. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection license expired 06/01/2025 and open and operating being utilized to serve food to the public. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the stand up reach in cooler, raw turkey over raw beef. Operator switched storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on prep table next to hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available for sanitizer buckets.
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/ At time of inspection four food handling employees present with no proof for any certified food manager being present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided.
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. Unable to provide proof of food handler training at time of inspection per operator stored offsite.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water available at beginning of inspection. Operator reconnected water and turned on water heater.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on prep table by smoker. Operator relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer with debris build up.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water filter by hand wash sink leaking water when hand wash sink running.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining shelf of prep table next to fryer.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Brussel sprouts prepared on MFDV then carried into brink and mortar for further prep not covered during transit outside between the two licenses. Discussed with operator and employee.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer, commercially packaged oysters over open bags of frozen ready to eat pickles. Operator asked employee to rearrange storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided hand wash sink.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well water report available.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining shelf next to fryers.
Oct 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 600 NW 75 ST STE E, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler at 48F. Operator states milk was out on the counter for approximately 15 minutes. Operator moved milk to reach in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 43F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Operator states test strips have been ordered and waiting on delivery.
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.