GATOR CHINA INC.
79 SW 34TH ST, Gainesville FL 32607 · 2397388889
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw trays of beef store over trays of cooked beef. Manager placed raw beef trays below cooked beef
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and microwave handles soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Bags of flour, rice and sugar open and not protected. Bags were all closed.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned tray of Chicken stored over bags of pork in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar and flour )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee water bottle on prep table, and employee drink on to shelf of reach in freezer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee cell phone on prep table. Manager removed cell phone
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food not wearing a hair restraint
Stored food not covered. cooked shrimp prepared yesterday in walk-in-cooler not covered. Bags of rice, sugar and flour open in back of kitchen. Manager closed bags and covered food.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with boxes and empty oil containers. Manager removed items.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach-in freezer across from cook line. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in freezer next to back door: Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler dated 2/9. Manager stated the date marked wasn't changed and egg rolls were prepared on 2/17. Manager placed proper date marked wasn't on egg rolls.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tan cutting boards stored on kitchen prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Manager stated items prepared on 2/17. Manager placed proper date marked on items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour out of bag in back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line fryer. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed broccoli on shelf during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Flour on shelf in back of kitchen.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Tylenol stored next to pineapple juice on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager removed Tylenol from shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Manager placed beef on bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated item was cooked and placed in freezer then removed from the freezer on 9/5. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Containers of peppers and onions stored in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in three compartment sink, 200 ppm. Manager added water to dilute chlorine, 50 ppm.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of eye drops stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed bottle of eye drops.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee ringing in orders on front register then began preparing chicken wings without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at the proper temperature at opening and door was open and closed often. Ambient temperature of cooler, 36F. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated cabbage prepared on 3/30. Manager placed proper date on cabbage.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Manager removed bottle of water from reach-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan used to store noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from cook line. Manager had employee clean microwave during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf across from cook line. Manager turned pans over.
Stored food not covered. Chicken stored in reach-in freezer across from back door. Manager placed lid on pan.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to three compartment sink.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line cooler. Employee removed drink from table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table across from cook line fryer. Employee coat stored on cooking oil next to back door. Manager moved items to area where personal items are stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf next to walk-in cooler. Manager turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Bags of rice and flour stored in back of kitchen. Manager closed bags.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored mop sink area. Manager hung mop up to air dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and began handling clean utensils on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash utensils.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 8/4/2023. Manager placed proper date mark on item.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certificates with no expiration dates and certificate number. Manager completed certificates.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf underneath prep table across from walk-in cooler. Shelf in back of kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of Red Bull on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager discarded can of Red Bull.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from stove.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in parking lot area. Manager closed lid to dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Manager turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed plastic on top of containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from walk-in cooler.
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