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DJ'S CAST IRON BURGERS

5141 NW 43 ST STE 106, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-258-7280

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 2 visits since April 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103843
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Grade history
APR 26
AUG 26
Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying around kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying around kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The mop sink has a splitter missing backflows.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up metal container at Handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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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. 1 expired 3/2026.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler not functioning at time of inspection. Work order in place to repair
Basic/14-74-7
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on ceiling of walk-in-cooler
Basic/14-71-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter not sealed, smooth or easily cleanable
Basic/14-47-4
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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.