DA VINCI PIZZA
3275 SW 34 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.431.4706
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025
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DEC 25
JUL 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed : no plan available for review.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of WD40 on dough mixer. Manager removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Can of crab meat opened two days prior not date marked. Employee marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen prep reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at two front sinks on either side of kitchen entrance. Employee replaced.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for employees Contreras or Fernanda.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer under cash register. Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in seasoning. Employee removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected. Employee inverted bucket.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two opened employee drinks on front prep table. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee recipe book on prep reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled. Employee removed book.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Paper towels on and under cut leafy greens inside bin in reach-in cooler. Employee removed towels.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean food bins on storage rack in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings not labeled in three bulk containers along front line.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : a pan of portioned pasta with a date of 12-22-2025. Owner states pans was refilled with out washing and changing the date. A correct sticker was added.
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. Observed : no plan available for review.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade had dried food debris on it. This was moved to dish. **corrective action taken." ALSO, the soda gun had buildup on the spray head and nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a broken glass in the bar hand wash sink. This was removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the semolina scoop handle was buried in product. A gloved hand repositioned the scoop with the handle facing up.
Sanitizer bucket/spray stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed : in the side wait station, sanitizer spray stored on the ice lid facing the soda nozzles. The spray was moved to the cleaning rack.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed lack of the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. A new jug has been added, and the staff are attempting to prime it. A tech has been called. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 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. Observed lack of the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. A new jug has been added, and the staff are attempting to prime it. A tech has been called. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia at the 3 compartment sink. There is gallon jug is empty.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the prep line flip top: beef 44°, cut tomato 44°. Other items are at 41° or below. The open gaps between food pans were covered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : utensils in the front line hand wash sink. These were removed.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : lack of any proof of a Certified Food Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
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. Observed : lack of proof of any training.
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. Observed : lack of proof, no Employee Reporting form, no evidence of training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack F soap at the front line hand wash sink. Soap was added. ALSO, no soap at the first kitchen hand wash sink. Soap was added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed : cooked ground beef in the cook line flip top, needs a date. Staff related it was made last Tuesday. A corrected sticker was made to discard tonight if not used.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed hot soapy water in the middle sink. This was dumped and moved to the first sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : 33 tongs stored on the handle of the oven.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the Fire extinguisher by the back door indicates it is not full.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. There is a vacuum breaker above the splitter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: multiple hand wash sink lacking a sign directing employees to wash their hands, kitchen and prep areas. Signs were purchased and installed.
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.