DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
3524 SW ARCHER RD STE 110, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-519-4430
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed: the beer batter had exceeded the four hour mark.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on back storage rack. Manager removed for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection 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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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed : the pre rinse spray hose hangs below flood rim.the spring was adjusted, to hold it 1} above flood rim.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : multiple training records are missing the expiration date.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an unemployed water bottle on the mid kitchen prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area above the soda nozzles in the dining area is soiled.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese 48 in the cook line make table. This food pan was sitting on top of cupped sauces. This was placed below, and achieved 43° in 14 minutes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : the red sanitizer dispenser packs, 250 ppm quaternary ammonia) stored in multiple places over food and single serve items. All packages were moved away and below.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed : the drain cover by the mop sink is missing. The manager stated it was ordered, supplier canceled the order. The manager will reorder one today.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed : outside the back door 2 five gallon buckets with fryer discard waste, no lids. The manager disposed of completely.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: in the dining room, the soda nozzles and tea nozzle has accumulation of debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple training certificates lack an expiration date.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a drain cover is missing at the floor drain by the mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottle on the back prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door when it is fully closed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored in the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: on the cook line: 1 staff removed gloves, wiped hands on pants, grabbed new gloves, shook fry baskets, wiped hands on pants and then put on gloves, no hand wash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea spout in the dining area has build up in the nozzle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: on the cook line: the hand wash sink was blocked with a set of boxes. The boxes were removed and broke down on their way to the back door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: at the 3 compartment sink all test list were emptied.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed: the sanitizer at the entrance to the kitchen and cook line was cloudy.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels provided at hand washing sinks.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing above cook line.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined, or has exceeded the 4/6 hour time. See stop sale. Observed: beer batter on the cook line, having gone past it's 4 hour time frame, not yet discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed: the beer batter had exceeded the four hour mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: 2 metal pans stored in the front line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil stored on the floor by dry storage.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed: the front line dipper well lacking water. The water was turned on.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to bulk flour, second shelf in the prep area. This was placed in a bus to control spills. ALSO, a sanitizer bucket was stored on the front line with ketchup packs and tray liners. The bucket was moved below.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hand soap stored/dispensed in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink soap dispenser ejects soap at the rack of bagged buns.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line make table: cooked potato 44, hot dog 45F. Both were moved to the chest freezer. Potato 42, hot dog 41 on the recheck, 9 minutes
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed: the cold handle on the hand wash sink in the mid kitchen does not produce cold water. ALSO, the cold water handle at the hand wash sink at the front line does not produce cold water.
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