FLATFISH
308 NW 5 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-792-6773
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towels lining granola container, operator removed paper towel.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior white reach in freezer soiled with old food. Interior oven soiled with old food debris. Interior shelves soiled with food debris in silver reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On the wall by the Three compartment sink.
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over butter and cream cheese in reach in cooler in storage area, operator placed salmon at the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. custard filled donuts (62-63F - Cold Holding) operator stated items do not sit at front counter more than 4 hours, she added items to the time as a public health control application.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the threaded water faucet at mop sink.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. On the backside of building where mop sink is located.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above Handwash sink in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle in flour and powdered sugar containers, operator moved scoops handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior white reach in freezer in storage area. Double door reach in cooler door jam soiled in storage area. Hood filters above fryers. Stove top/range area soiled in kitchen.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw fish and chicken then changed gloves no Handwash in between, inspector had employee wash hands before starting to work with other foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) item sitting on counter for no more than 15 minutes for an order, operator placed back in cooler to drop temperature to 41F.
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.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Painters brush with metal piece over attached bristles, operator discarded brushes and ordered food grade brushes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Knife between wall and pipe.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in dry storage closet.
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.