BONEFISH GRILL
3237 SW 35 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.377.8383
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: tomatoes cut over 4 hours ago, 47°. These were placed open in the walk-in freezer. On the cook line, the food warmers create heat just above this are.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed : at the end cap prep area, the return air vent has an accumulation of dust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice building at the walk-in freezer door frame (inside and out)and floor.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed : the first hand wash sink at the bar has the tailpiece disconnected and on the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed : on the cook line cutting board, wet cloth not in hand.
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : food spills in the walk-in freezer.
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the top rail cook line, front end, corn 54°, house made dressing 47°, cooked potato 52°. Ice bags were being added.
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. Observed: lack of a time mark for the dairy based breading dip. An adjusted label was made.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed the area French style knife stored between equipment on the cook line. This was moved to dish.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area the area over the soda nozzles has an accumulation of dried splash up.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: a used apron on the top rail, salad area. This was placed in laundry.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the bar 3 compartment sink eco lab sanitizer was not reading in the correct concentration zone. The water is being dumped and refreshed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: tomatoes cut over 4 hours ago, 47°. These were placed open in the walk-in freezer. On the cook line, the food warmers create heat just above this are.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the second soda gun is soiled on the nozzle and diffuser. ALSO, the tea nozzle has buildup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water by the ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment. The knives were removed and placed on a clean surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the shelf holding the Xpress oven has an accumulation of debris.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a used apron on the cook line flip top. This was then placed in laundry.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: the bar keg cooler has standing water in it.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the yellow cutting board is stained.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a scallop in a reach-in cooler on the cook line, 45°. An ice bag was added. ALSO, buttermilk on the cook line, 54°. Ice was added to the pan
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: stained cut board in dish.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor at the bar entrance. ALSO, standing water at the door to the walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice buildup at the walk-in freezer door.
Jan 26, 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, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the first cold make table on the cook line: made yesterday: salsa 47, cut tomato 47, cut leafy greens 47F. Ice were out for 3 hours, items iced down.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice build up around the door, curtain and floor of the walk-in freezer.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the far end soda gun has debris on the diffuser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the internal door for the employee restroom has an accumulation of soil. ALSO, the area behind the soda nozzles at the drink station is soiled.
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.