GARLIC N GINGER
5847 SW 75 ST #109, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed : live roaches: 2 by the back door, killed by owner 1 live roach on season tray under dish, killed by the owner. 1 by the rice cooker near the back door, this was caught by owner in a cloth and thrown outside 1 under rice cooker, killed by the owner
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017045652 | Sep 13, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the wall and floor behind the cook line has grease.
Apr 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed : live roaches: 2 by the back door, killed by owner 1 live roach on season tray under dish, killed by the owner. 1 by the rice cooker near the back door, this was caught by owner in a cloth and thrown outside 1 under rice cooker, killed by the owner
Dead roaches on premises. Observed : dead roaches: 7 behind rice warmer at the wait station 2 behind shelving on the way to the dish wash machine area. 2 by the dish wash machine on the floor 3 by the walk-in cooler door 2 by the back door All were swept up by staff as we moved along.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the wall and floor behind the cook line has grease.
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : build up of grease behind the cook line equipment. ALSO, spilled dry rice in the dry storage room.
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed : a dead roach between cooking equipment on the cook line. ALSO, a dead roach behind the black upright residential reach-in cooler. These were cleaned up by the owner.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : build up of grease behind the cook line equipment. ALSO, spilled dry rice in the dry storage room.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels by the dish wash machine hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles have an accumulation of dried debris on the back side.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : unmarked kimchi in the black reach-in cooler. This employee was moved to the bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil on the floor by the cook line. ALSO, 4 bags of cooked food on the floor of the walk-in freezer, these were moved to the shelf. This item only:
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed : 1 shell egg broken in the 2 door reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the make table cutting board on the cook line has stains.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : a bowl in the bulk rice in the walk-in cooler. The bowl was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer handles have dried buildup on the handles. The front of the cook line has an accumulation of spills.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed : the drapes that separate the dining from the kitchen are soiled.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles have build up. The MANAGER went about scrubbing them. Currently the soda machine is not in use, cans and bottles are being used. Observed: a cutting board is stained on the prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the dish wash machine area hand wash sink lacked paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all certificates show were expired. 2 updated ones were found.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the cook line 2 door reach-in cooler has storm gasket on the bottom edge.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely/not running/dripping. Observed: frozen chicken in the 3 compartment sink with no water running.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: the dish wash machine water line under the machine broke during the chlorine test. The manager shut the water off and says he can fix it.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap at the bottom of the back door, when the door is closed.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed: a can of residential Raid on the floor in storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: soda nozzles with build up. The owner started to disassembling the soda tower for cleaning. ALSO, a white cutting board has dark stains on it.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 14 dead roaches on a sticky board trap in a trash can.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap at the bottom of the back door, when the door is closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area between the cook line reach-in cooler and the expo table, there is an accumulation of dried food debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the wall and floor behind the cook line has an accumulation of grease.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. This was corrected to 100 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. This was corrected on site.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: a tube of L'Oréal stored over bulk pancake mix, by the back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles with an abundant accumulation of build up. This was cleaned during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand wash sink by the dish wash machine lacks paper towels. These were restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a bowl used to scoop flour, no handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: standing water in the walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed: frozen egg roll in the upright reach-in freezer, uncovered. Plastic wrap was added.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: wrapped meat, frozen, in a bowl on the 3 compartment sink.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 cook cutting cucumbers, no gloves. Gloves were added.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed: shell eggs at Ambient air temperature of 71F, on the cook line. The owner had the eggs put back in the reach-in cooler. These had been out since 12:15.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards have deep cuts and stains. ALSO, the Coke soda nozzle had an abundant accumulation of debris on the diffuser. This was cleaned. This item
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the hand wash sink at the dish wash machine area lacked paper towels. Paper towels were added to the dispenser.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a plastic covered container stored in the black reach-in cooler, turned out to be employee food. This was not marked. This was moved to the bottom shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: 2-3 hood filters were missing.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment.
Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Observed: the drapes at the entrance to the kitchen are soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back door has an accumulation of soil on it.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: a metal pan of cooked plant food stored on a cart in front of the dish wash machine area hand wash sink. The cart was rolled away.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored in a to go bag, left shelf in the walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed: shell eggs at the cook line Ambient air temperature 82F. These were placed in the freezer. These had been out for 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu in the black reach-in cooler 46F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles with an abundant accumulation of foreign substance on the diffusers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk-in cooler door hand with dried debris.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed: the area just past the soda machine has no lighting.
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