CRYBABY'S
1 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.505-5026
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the bottom part of clean dish storage in dish machine area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023005041 | Nov 1, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : chicken thighs that were cooked this afternoon, now at 92° sitting on top of the oven. These were placed in the reach-in freezer with the lid ajar. ALSO, queso was at 94° in the same area, having been cooked this afternoon. This was placed in the reach-in cooler, uncovered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the first soda gun at the bar had buildup.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : a clear liquid in a spray bottle at the 3 compartment sink. This had a chemical smell. The bottle was unlabeled, and the liquid could not be verified, so the manager dumped the liquid.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank is not secured.
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Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : food pan lid after run through the dishwasher, still has food residue.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : at the larger bar, standing water on the floor near the soda guns.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed : at J's, the ice scoop handle was touching ice. This was adjusted with a gloved hand.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed : this ice scoop on the ice machine ledge is not on a clean surface. A clean bucket was labeled and put in place.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : multiple soda gun holsters lacking a drain hose, at the large bar.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of key lime pie liquor with fly inside bottle located behind baby's js bar.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment cooks raw beef halfway, cools item in cooler, then when ordered it is cooked/served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior fan guard in reach in cooler located in prep area, employee started cleaning. Yellow cutting board on storage rack stained. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar nearest kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind drying rack/reach in freezer in dish area. Floor tile missing upstairs in dry storage room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard, operator started cleaning. Hood filters above grill. Reach in freezer door jam and gasket soiled in middle prep area, operator started cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups on floor upstairs, operator placed on shelf.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 0ppm, operator primed line and ran machine multiple times but it never tested out over 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ranch in walk in cooler, operator moved ranch.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the bottom part of clean dish storage in dish machine area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 droppings behind large co2 tank in kitchen and 1 on floor in air conditioning room upstairs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Heavy cream dated 1/31.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened carton of liquid egg and milk in reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns soiled behind the bar. Cutting board that was by dish machine. Interior low boy reach in cooler under grill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle behind the crybaby bar no label and 2 behind baby js, operator labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the back corner under dish machine. Wall soiled behind dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent duct above prep area/kitchen. Clean dish rack soiled in dish machine area. Large pipe lining wall under dish machine.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated door was propped open during bread delivery and prep during the day is extensive.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Soup vide cooking steak.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying in mop closet. 1 fly flying in upstairs liquor storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream (49F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, operator stated door was propped open during bread delivery and prep during the day is extensive.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In prep sink with black hose attached to threaded hose Bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. Fryer basket soiled.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Soup vide cooking steak.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles behind bar with green liquid inside, manager stated it is sanitizer and labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers no handle in rice flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop bucket closet in hallway near restrooms.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece attached to wall behind prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans blowing on cooks line. Seasoning dry storage shelves. Interior reach in freezer behind bar next to swinging kitchen doors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers. Floor soiled under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide cooking steak.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Dish machine in kitchen tested 0ppm, primed line and ran multiple times no change.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bagged liquid pasteurized egg. Raw fish over bread in reach in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carton of heavy cream dated 1/11 in cooler behind crybaby's bar.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of reach in cooler, over prep table, and on prep table. Manager moved all buckets to the bottom. Bar clean powder sanitizer packets over ketchup packets upstairs, operator moved ketchup above chemical.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide cooking steak.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape around pipe on wall behind crybaby's bar. Duct tape on reach in cooler gasket in prep area in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Small cutting boards with deep cut marks behind bar at a baby Js. Reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen the gasket is torn. 1 fryer basket where some of the metal pieces are bent/broken.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sani bucket at prep area, manager moved knife. Thermometer probe in sanitizer bucket on cooks line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields above dish machine area in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden interior of both bars the wooden pieces.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 containers on clean dish rack with old labels peeling away.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2023.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with blue liquid inside on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple small items in Handwash sink behind bar.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar dressing with raw eggs.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided copy.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on prep table with blue liquid inside.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mixer stored on floor in front of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf next to clean plates above prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Inside storage mop closet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar and womens restroom.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces behind bar holding soda guns up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both fans blowing on cooks line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor upstairs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler behind bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Towards the top of the wall above the dish machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink in kitchen.
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.