DAVE & BUSTER'S
3023 SW 45TH ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-448-2900
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: corn salsa at the end of the cook line, 46° in a flip top. Ice bag added, 42° in 14 minutes.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink blocked by a bicycle. Manager moved bike.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on shelf on back line. Manager removed for cleaning.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles. Manager removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back reach-in-freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Bar soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor next to mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. ALSO, 2 soda guns and nozzles have build up/soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : a canned drink and biscuit stored over guest food on the cook line. These items were moved below.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open upon arrival.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cutting on the cook line, in the left make table, salsa at 45°. An ice bag was added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Spic and Span spray at the wait station stored next to clean plates. This was moved to cleaning. ALSO, at the bar, two spray bottles of sanitizer hung on the speed rail with bottles of alcohol. These were moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple bar soda guns with buildup. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food debris on it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : one bar hand wash sink used to store wd 40. This was moved to cleaning.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at a bar hand wash sink.
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 : 1 expired training certificate.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : cheese debris on a plate for service at the wait station. This was moved to dish.
Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : the two walls around the mop sink are deteriorating.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the cook line protruding into the walkway. These were turned sideways.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas on the cook line in a pan of standing water at 114°.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: corn salsa at the end of the cook line, 46° in a flip top. Ice bag added, 42° in 14 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun at the point is soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall surrounding the mop sink has deteriorated on 2 sides.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster is open.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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, chicken bread area chicken 47, fish 51, chicken 55. These items were brought from the walk-in cooler to stock after lunch. Theses items were iced down and were reaching 41F in 18 minutes. Warning* ALSO, the reach-in cooler Thai chili sauce 44F, cut tomato 57(cut after lunch), tomato mix 47. All items were originally in plastic food pans, and due to lack of spacer bars were double panned. Other time/temperature control for safety items were at 42° and below. Icing was being accomplished at this unit also.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dawn spray stored on a prep table on the back line. This was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener has dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, 4 soda nozzles have build up.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: soufflé cup used to portion on the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall at the mop sink is comprised and has a hole.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris on it. ALSO, the reach-in cooler with the 4 open liquid egg cartons, has an accumulation of debris between the door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocados on the cook line with the product sticker still attached. These were moved back to prep.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. 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: Kendrick expired 8-9-2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the far end reach-in cooler on the cook line has an accumulation of debris. ALSO, the back line cutting board is stained. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food on it. ALSO, 2 of the bar soda guns are soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on the floor under the cook line hand wash sink.
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 bar ice scoop touching product.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: marinated chicken at the end of the cook line in a reach-in cooler 44F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, chicken portioned in bags earlier today, 45F, on the cook line. These were placed flat on a tray and moved to the walk-in freezer.
Food manager certification expired. 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: Kendrick 8-9-2022, and Doug, 11-8-21, have certificates expiring on the dates shown here.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles at the wait station have buildup.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed: ice buckets stored open end up.
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