GATOR BUBBLY TEA
3265 SW 34 ST STE 2, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 6 visits since November 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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OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach on a box, on the rack next to the mop sink.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : in the back reach-in cooler, heavy whipping cream opened yesterday for prep, no date. ALSO, an open gallon of milk from yesterday, no date. Both of these had an adjusted date added.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee food(wraps) stored over guest food in the kitchen reach-in cooler. This was moved to the bottom shelf.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: addition of a table top fryer, rice cooker and a single burner hot plate, no plan review.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the kitchen sanitizer bucket was at 0 ppm for chlorine. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed: the only sanitizer available is scented bleach. The manager went to purchase unscented, regular bleach chlorine. Splash resistant chlorine is not allowed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in the kitchen reach-in cooler.
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. Observed: lack of a written hazardous clean up procedure. One poster was emailed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by a step stool. The stool was moved to GAINESVILLE access.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink was used to rinse a cap.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: addition of a table top fryer, rice cooker and a single burner hot plate, no plan review.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: only 1 staff member, no employee training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: the only employee certificate is expired and no Employee Reporting form, a copy was emailed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employees food, per the manager, was stored over food for guests in the kitchen reach-in coolers. These items were moved below.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed: multiple sticky fly tape attached overhead. These were removed from the sink and prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacked a hand wash sign. A sign was added.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the front line cabinet by the hand wash sink, has an accumulation of debris/soil.
Used, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed: on the front line, an already used single serve glove was placed on the cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed: on the front line, wet cloth not placed in sanitizer solution.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 1 live roach on a box, on the rack next to the mop sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: condensed milk, from a room temperature can(opened today) on the front line counter, 61°. This was placed in the reach-in freezer with the cap off. The manufacturer's label states, "refrigerate' after opening.
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. Observed: Po Fung, over 60 days, no certification..
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: the employee food in the reach-in cooler in the kitchen, not all of it was marked, and it was over guest food.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed: Sandy lacked knowledge of the Big 6. Posters were emailed in English and Chinese.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: milk and cream opened yesterday, no date stamp. Dates were added.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed the drinks in the reach-in freezer were not identified for employees. A sticker 'EMP'was added.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk liquid sugar stored on the floor in the kitchen. This was moved to a shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed at the dumpster: pallets, bagged trash and an accumulation of refuse on the ground around the dumpster.
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.