CHUYS
3410 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352 373 2489
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line, far end make table, corn mix 48F, shred white cheese 48, shred mix cheese 50F. Ice bags were added to bin, temperature was down to 45F in15 minutes.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine has been converted to lo-temp chemical. Tested at 0 ppm. Jug was empty. Replaced and achieved 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the first soda gun in the bar is soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water at the mop sink. ALSO, by the ice machine by the walk-in cooler. Staff started squeegeeing.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. ALSO, the left tea spout in the wait station has build up in it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in the bulk soda area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : the corner and base cove tile are in disrepair at the entrance of the bulk soda room. ALSO, the 1 step up seating area has the top step flooring removed leaving an uneven transition point.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed : the dish wash machine floor drain was overflowing and running to the floor drain two feet away. A work order has already been placed, no one was in the dish pit when I stepped into the open end. The manager stated: they will stop dish wash machine operations, set up the 3 compartment sink, squeegee the floor dry, and then sanitize the floor, the area will then be blocked off until the plumbers come. The 3 compartment sink is now set up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the tea spout in the main wait station has buildup.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : expired 1 certificate for a current employee.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed : dishes on the clean end of the dish wash machine in racks with food debris visible.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: a red sanitizer kept at the end of the cook line, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. A fresh bucket came in at 250 ppm. The wrong solution had been put in the bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple stained cutting boards on the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink in tortilla was blocked with a rolling cart. The cart was repositioned to give access.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the back ice maker. The drain line was then positioned over the drain.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed: on the wait line, ice scoop handle touching ice. This was adjusted with a glove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign in tortilla. A sign was added.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: Raw shell eggs in the same food pan with spinach leaves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: white bottle of surface cleaning detergent, stored over the exit end of the dish wash machine. The bottle was moved below.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: the dish wash machine final rinse, highest measure was 158°. Manifold was 193.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the clean end of the dish wash machine. The drink was discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the tiles in dry storage at the doorway are broken off.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed: a can of household insect spray in the restaurant (stored next to single serve items on the wait staff line.) the spray was discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried debris on the blade. This was moved to dish.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed: in the soda dry storage, the entrance cove molding is broken.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach between the bench seats in the to go waiting area. This was swept up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the wait staff pre scape area, the wall and baseboard have an accumulation of food debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor/baseboard behind the cook line equipment has an accumulation of grease.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the high temp dish wash machine gauge, final rinse temp reads 189° consistently. However, the irreversible thermometer only reads 124-131°. The rinse bar starts out with a strong flow and drops to just above a light mist within a few seconds of activation.
Food being cooled by insufficient method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: pico made this afternoon, not dropping at least 1° per 8-9 minutes. An ice bag was added, and the cooling rate advanced to 3° in a 9 minutes span.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cutting boards in the hallway are stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink on the prep line with multiple items in it. The items were removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a shelf on the prep lines that stores employees food, medication and drinks. The shelf was cleared.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior doors of the ice machine by the walk-in cooler are soiled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the office is in the red zone.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the hand wash sink on the back line, by the chip fryers, had a stack of deli paper in it. ALSO, the ice area hand wash sink has a cloth in it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a complying device.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a drink, uncovered on the cook line. It was dumped. ALSO, an employee drink on the back counter at the bar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: bulk food employee meals in a hot hold cabinet, not marked. Item the pasta was discarded.q
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water under the bulk soda racks.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the cook line, handle for scooping, touching ground beef. The handle was adjusted up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocados still with a sticker(not washed) in the cook line flip top with ready to eat food.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed: the first soda gun at the bar lacks a drain line.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed: water draining into an overflowing bucket, onto the floor by the second ice maker.
Portable fire extinguisher in a locked cabinet with no means of access. FACP shows trouble. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the FACP shows a trouble signal.
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line, far end make table, corn mix 48F, shred white cheese 48, shred mix cheese 50F. Ice bags were added to bin, temperature was down to 45F in15 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the flat top: cooked chicken 130, cooked beef 120F. Items were placed on the flattop to bring temps to 165F, water was added to the double pan bath, and less meat was kept in the pans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both soda guns have buildup. ALSO, the cook line cutting boards are stained.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: no surface temperature checking device available.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: plates with dark specks and a white plastic lid with brown grease still visible.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a cell phone on the cook line cutting board. It was placed in a pocket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzles, both areas, are soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed: avocados in the cook line prep table, with stickers.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the red fire extinguisher by the office indicates it fully charged.
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