CITY FOOD HALL BAR/KITCHEN
150 NW 13 ST STE 10, Gainesville FL 32601 · (904)290-2664
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, bar/kitchen not operating during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, establishment not operating during inspection, they open at 3pm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with burn marks.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One metal bowl with old label attached on clean dish rack in kitchen.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025, bar/kitchen not operating during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink in back kitchen between both Three compartment sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic containers on clean dish rack in back kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside mop closet in kitchen the mop head is directly in empty mop bucket not stored in a way to air dry.
May 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Heavy cream opened a week and half ago.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of oven cleaner, sink and surface cleaner, and first aid kit on shelf and table above clean linens (aprons.)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in walk in cooler behind bar no date mark, employee stated it was opened a week and half ago, see stop sale.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles in liquor closet not labeled one with blue cleaner and the other is pink cleaner.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near dish machine in main kitchen stained brown with what looks to be where a leak was.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean containers on floor behind the bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallet in bar walk in cooler unsealed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws and dinner napkins on floor in liquor closet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 wet mop heads stored directly on floor in mop closet.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.