GVILLE SEAFOOD N CHICKEN
2224 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32641 · 352 204 2323
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on shelf by large mayo bottle in dry storage area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the employee restroom door is not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : in 1 bulk seasoning container, no handle bowl. This was removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of frys on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed : wood at the entrance to the kitchen is not sealed.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cooks line, manager put backflow back on spout.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine soiled with slime substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by microwaves with purple liquid, no label, manager labeled.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom in kitchen, door left open, manager closed door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket over bulk seasonings, manager moved items.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries on floor on cooks line, employee put back in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The bottom shelf behind front counter is soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf rusted on the surface located by freezer door.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over potatoes in walk in cooler by ice machine, operator placed shrimp at the bottom.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at faucet outside back door facing gas station. Faucet on cooks line with hose attached.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge has an expired food manager certificate expired 5/2025.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present no current certified food manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink behind display cooler at the beginning of front line, operator fixed dispenser.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. When asked the person in charge and dishwasher stated they use soap and water to wash, rinses with water, then drys. Spoke to employees about setting up sanitizer sink with bleach and water.
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on shelf by large mayo bottle in dry storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cooks line by stove top. Outside back door from kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle in seasoning container behind front counter. Handle in ice bin at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler outside of live crab walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden attachment under front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard raw chicken boxes used for containers holding packets of hot sauce in live crab walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in Handwash sink behind front counter at the end of counter.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded toilet and shelf outside back of building.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden pillar at end of front counter.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly sitting on ledge of metal table in middle of main kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle rubbing alcohol and peroxide next to jug of oil and clean cooking pot, employee moved items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located on cooks line near gas burners.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees present no manager, manager showed up during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not flipped over, employee inverted ice bucket.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to margarine jug and over dry storage seasoning, employee moved drink to the bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above flour bags/containers, employees moved item.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. On the backside of building.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Chicken breader container in dry storage area, employee removed handle directly from breading.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks in main kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Shelf and table outside back door.
Utensils in poor condition. One knife hanging on wall the blade has become chipped.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 racks in main walk in cooler next to ice machine.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden pillar at end of display cases only half sealed.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster on the half shell received frozen, not keeping tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic scoop inside seasoning container behind front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employe cups on top of ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Box of raw meat on floor in walk in freezer p, operator placed on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink behind front counter. Inspector provided sign, operator taped on wall.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk seasonings and flour bins.
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler, operator placed chicken on the bottom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen missing paper towels and soap. Sink next to Three compartment sink and in new bathroom missing handwashing sign.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken wings kept on the 4 hour time as a public health control.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Inside kitchen. Also door kept open/cracked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside seasoning, operator stated that seasoning is waste, he removed from shelf and labeled as waste and kept for inventory purposes.
Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table behind front counter cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table above butter squeeze bottles behind front counter coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of container of shrimp in walk in cooler, operator placed employee bag on the bottom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter by ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of vinegar and box of soda syrup on floor behind new counter area. Operator placed on counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives between wall and Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 2 wooden pieces under Handwash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at front counter the small sliding doors at the bottom on unit is soiled. 2 large white bulk containers in prep area exterior is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of Togo containers on floor in new kitchen. 2oz sauce cups behind new coolers not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk seasoning containers behind front counter coolers, in prep area, and in new lobby. Operator labeled.
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.