GATORS BODEGA
1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE D1, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352-630-3921
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 plan, one was emailed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022005629 | Oct 29, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $600 |
| 5--2020002008 | Oct 7, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer next to BBQ sauce and pepper on shelf in back room. Employee moved to proper storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom. Employee replaced.
Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer: chicken paddies not covered. Employee covered paddies.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the cold hold on the cook line, butter 54°, slice cheese 53,50,53, cut tomato 52. All items brought from the walk-in cooler at opening, 1:30 pm. Items will go on a 4 hour rule until the unit is fixed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels in the 3 compartment sink room. A roll was added.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 2 CO2 tanks stored by the soda machine in the dining area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : 2 pans of employee food stored in the walk-in cooler over food/bottled drinks. The pans were not marked. An employees sticker was added.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Observed : turkey bacon stirred over unsealed corn nuggets in the walk-in freezer. The turkey was moved to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cook line cutting board is stained. ALSO, the ice chute at the soda machine is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a jug of hand soap in the hand wash sink in the 3 compartment sink room. The jug was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the 3 compartment sink hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 2 co2 tanks stored by the dining area soda machine. These were moved to the back to be secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed one employee drink bottle on the back cook line, on the prep counter. This was moved below.
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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: lack of proof of any employee training.
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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: lack of proof of any 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: no Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. No employee training.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the cold water handle at the 3 compartment sink room hand wash sink is missing.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw hamburger beef stored over head lettuce in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line make table, Swiss cheese 48, hot dogs 46, provolone 48°. Items stocked from the walk-in cooler after lunch. Only 1 side of the unit has temperatures out of compliance. Item were ice bagged.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue liquid in a spray bottle, staff unaware of what it is stored, on the counter where food is bagged to go. This was moved below.
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 plan, one was emailed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. A roll was brought to the hand wash sink area. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, in the 3 compartment sink room, paper towels were not available from the towel dispenser.
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: lack of proof of any 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: no Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. No employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: blue liquid on front line counter, no label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employe drink stored on food service counter front line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the cold water handle at the 3 compartment sink room hand wash sink is missing.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed: plastic bottle drinks stored on the floor in storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: a hole in the 3 compartment sink wall where repairs were done.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a posted poster. One was emailed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: mops stored in dirty water, not rinsed and hung to dry.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a cold water faucet handle missing in the 3 compartment sink area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole cut in the wall in the 3 compartment sink room, from a plumbing repair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the 3 compartment sink area. ALSO, the front line only has a 'Hand Sink Only ' sign.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection 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. Observed the freestyle multiport disk has dried debris on it. **Repeat Violation* ALSO, the ice chute dispenser is soiled. ALSO, the single fork and knives dispenser in the dining area are soiled.
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: Nadine, hired over 60 days no proof.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile over the drink machine is missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed over the slicer and onions, a blue drink container.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the 3 compartment sink room.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection 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. Observed: the freestyle multiport nozzle with build up debris. ALSO, the ice chute is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow spray table cleaner lacks a description on the bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used for salsa scoop. The cup was removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the co2 tank in the walk-in cooler was not secured. The chain was added.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee lidded drink stored over sauces in dry storage. The cup was moved below.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocado in the front line make station, with a sticker attached.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: the wet mop not stored in a position to dry.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 45F in the front line drawer. This was cooked to 197F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the pressurized tank by the walk-in cooler is not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over seasonings on the dry goods shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: to go clam shell of employee food stored over guest food in the walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed packaged beef frozen on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand wash sink in the 3 compartment sink room is soiled.
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.