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CAPONES GNV

104 S MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.505.9119

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 2 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103528
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 26
Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2025, establishment not open during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019047050Sep 5, 2019Oct 4, 2019$800
5--2019032476Jun 17, 2019Aug 5, 2019$400

Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2025, establishment not open during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At end of splitter on hose bibb by exit door in kitchen.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary ammonia for Three compartment sink but has dish machine chlorine not strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door near office.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sinks behind bar both bars, operator hung sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system above fryer and reach in cooler dripping grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Gloves, cups, and straws stored outside back door by washer/dryer.
Basic/25-11-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra ice wells and reach in coolers outside back door.
Basic/33-31-5
The state's own report →
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior deflector plate of ice machine outside.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on shelf outside.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door leading to covered alleyway where walk in cooler is located.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.