GATOR BTW
8181 NW 39 AVE STE 80, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-240-6564
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Elote sauce made with sour cream in squeeze bottle stored in flip-top make table cooler at 58F. Cook advised that it had been there for two days
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working one with no food handler card and the other is expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on chemical shelf, manager labeled as degreaser.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dry storage shelf by soda boxes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right side of flat top soiled with grease build up. -Small hot holding unit on cooks line soiled with grease. -Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 reach in coolers behind bar and 1 on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler the paint is chipping and rust on the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooks line soiled with dust.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed behind the front counter corner. Establishment is using a designated dump sink as a handwash sink located immediately across from where the handwash sink was located. Handwash sink behind bar in special occasion/storage room has drainage pipe removed and faucet handles removed.
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Elote sauce made with sour cream in squeeze bottle stored in flip-top make table cooler at 58F. Cook advised that it had been there for two days
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Elote sauce made with sour cream in squeeze bottle stored in flip-top make table cooler at 58F. Cook advised that it had been there for two days
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer box at 109, 120F. Cook advised that chicken is kept on time, no recorded times for chicken. Chicken had been in the draw for one hour.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed behind the front counter corner. Establishment is using a designated dump sink as a handwash sink located immediately across from where the handwash sink was located. Handwash sink behind bar in special occasion/storage room has drainage pipe removed and faucet handles removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink on cookline.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from air conditioning vent dripping into or on flip-top make table cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee toys and cards stored above prep table. Cook removed items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in-cooler rusting with pitted surface
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled Wet wiping cloth stored under grill and not in sanitizer solution.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line reach-in freezer: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved chicken to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked tuna. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle underneath front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on kitchen shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sauerkraut dented along the top and bottom seam. Manager discarded.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella stored on dry goods storage area. Manager removed umbrella
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer on ceiling
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service paper trays not inverted or protected on the cookline. Employee inserted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves showing signs of rust in walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Mop placed to air dry
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank stored in dry goods storage area. Owner removed tank from building.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid behind front counter. Employee placed label on bottle.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee behind front counter chewing gum.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Manager turned bucket over.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. Exterior of ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen in front of walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Containers of Baby Rays on floor at end of bar. Manager placed containers on shelf in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill and fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
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.