HARRYS OF GAINESVILLE
110 SE 1 ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · (352)372-1555
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall by Handwash sink across from cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall by Handwash sink across from cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink, no backflow attached to red hose side of splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half &half cream behind bar no date, employee dated cream.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser by Handwash sink across from walk in cooler, the push handle wouldn't work in turn it couldn't dispense soap. Employee fixed soap dispenser.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in walk in cooler with rust on the surface. Plastic water pitcher cracked in pass through window in kitchen, operator discarded. One metal rack in dry storage has rust on the surface.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor at the end of cooks line by dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around trash can by mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose attached to splitter at mop sink no backflow.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with multiple cut marks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the end of cooks line near dish machine, employee cleaned up water during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 floor tiles cracked outside of walk in freezer/beer walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above salamander equipment on cooks line.
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dust machine 0ppm, manager primed line retested at 100ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting lettuce on tacos at fry station. Establishment has an AOP but it is not approved by the division, no diagram for hand sinks locations, employees not following 2 control measures (Nail brush and antiseptic).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream dated 11/23 see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (44F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding) items under grill, other items were 41F or below, employees placed bags of ice on items. Retemped items all below 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottle on top of steam box next to uncooked grits and single service boxes, manager moved spray bottle.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler manager stated he was unsure when it was opened, he voluntarily discarded.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Small dog sitting in chair at the bar located inside the restaurant, manager spoke with customer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved to the bottom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar and on cooks line by floor drain and ware washing area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor in front of ice machine, manager moved item to ware washing area to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling racks in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler raw meat cage.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (46F - Cold Holding); egg wash (45F - Cold Holding) items in reach in coolers on cooks line, manager placed bags of ice on items, retemped items below 41F. pico (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) in coolers on front line, manager placed bags of ice on items. Items retemped at 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line stained. Interior reach in cooler across from fryers.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line. 2 large plastic container lids on server alley the corners have broken off.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Around floor drain on cooks line the floor is lower than floor drain causing water to stand.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink between reach in freezer and Three compartment sink, manager replaced sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill. Rack inside dessert reach in freezer. Door jam soiled on dessert reach in freezer. The ice machine sliding door jam corners are soiled.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink behind bar used as a dump sink. Handwash sink in warewashing area blocked by a bucket and trash can.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 certificates expired 9/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on steam table on cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One knife between flip top lids of reach in cooler on cooks line. Tongs on oven door handle on cooks line. Ice bucket on floor by ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in kitchen walk in cooler. Shelves soiled inside kitchen walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad/dessert cooler.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cooks line wipe face and changed gloves no hand wash. After putting on new gloves inspector stopped employee and he then washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared but still raw inside (ahi tuna) over ranch dressing in reach in cooler on front line. Employee moved tuna to the bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line heavily stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with deep cut/score marks. Spatula in water on cooks line the handle is burnt/melted/warped. Whisk on counter in prep area at end of cooks line the handle is also melted/burnt/warped. Interior top of microwave on front line is starting to melt/in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back hallway in kitchen you can see sun shining through the bottom and right side of door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple spatulas in standing water 90F on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk seasoning containers the exterior is soiled. Hole (can opener holder) is soiled in table on front line near dish area. Hood filters above the salamander cooking equipment area are soiled. Main walk in cooler the fan guard on the left is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler to the left of steam table on cooks line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Parsley in original cardboard shipping box over portioned butter cups in walk in cooler, employee moved item.
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