EL PAMPEANO STEAKHOUSE
6722 NW 18 DR UNIT 1, Gainesville FL 32653 · 786.726.2033
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect in the Sparks wait station, under the counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed : the restroom door is not self closing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : the entrance door has light emitting through when it's fully closed.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observe the exit door is not self closing.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect in the Sparks wait station, under the counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles in wait station 1 have buildup. They are soaking. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the ice maker shroud by Sparks, the shroud is stained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the door exiting Sparks kitchen is soiled.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : 3 flying insects at the bar near the dish wash machine, Sparks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in house made pickled beets dated 7-25-2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in house made pickled beets, made 7-25-2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rendered beef product missing a production date. Yesterday's date was added.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed 1 certificate dated for four years. The correction was made to expire in 2027.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the hood at embers has build up on 2 filters.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: at Sparks, furniture polish in a spray can stored over canned beer. The spray was moved to the lower cabinet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: at Embers, the mid dining wait station reach-in cooler has a liquid spill in it.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Items were moved to s shelf.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: black specks in the ice at Sparks, in the ice machine bin. The unit was turned off for cleaning and service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: one tea spout on the wait line, with dried debris in the spout. This was moved to dish.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: multiple floor tiles in the main kitchen are cracked or in disrepair. ALSO, the baseboard as you enter the bar at Spark is comprimised. ALSO, ceiling light fixtures in the main kitchen are soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the lower wall and floor behind the cooking equipment has an accumulation of debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the K Class fire extinguisher in Spark is in the recharge zone.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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: both dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The dish wash machine in sparks was then tested to comply.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: cooked vegetables at Sparks, dated 4-15.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzle with buildup on the server line. ALSO, the lip of the shroud in the ice maker by Sparks is soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: vents and light shield in the kitchen at Embers at soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: at the far end of the cook line, one employee white styrofoam cup.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on the cook line multiple sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. These were moved below.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: Sparks, ice machine shroud is soiled.
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: 4 expired certificates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a styrofoam foam employee drink on the prep surface near the walk-in cooler. This was discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: chipped tiles in multiple places in the Embers kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed: the wall at the hand wash sink in the side station is not smooth and easily cleaned.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor under equipment in the Sparks bar has an accumulation of debris/soil.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3545 SW 34 ST #A, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: prep staff cutting limes, no gloves. Hand wash and gloving was enacted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the Embers cook line hand wash sink with a spatula and spoon in it. These were removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the reach-in cooler gaskets at Sparks is soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor along the bar wall at sparks has an accumulation of debris.
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