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HOGAN'S

2327 NW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352-376-6224

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats61
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1101544
Grade history
JAN 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four flies in men's restroom.
High priority/35A-05-4
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020039719Aug 10, 2020Oct 2, 2020$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. -Racks inside interior walk in cooler with rust on the surface. -Glass reach in cooler door the side plastic is cracked.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 21, 2026
Jul 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 droppings under bar Three compartment sink and 3 under kitchen Three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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/ R.Taylor expired 3/25/2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink behind front counter with ice inside indicating the sink was used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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/ 4 employees present, no current certified manager.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Only 2 employee certificates are in date, others expired 2/2026-3/2026.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents above front line soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. -Racks inside interior walk in cooler with rust on the surface. -Glass reach in cooler door the side plastic is cracked.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Glass reach in cooler sliding door tracks are soiled with food debris. -Fan guard in interior walk in cooler soiled with dust. -Front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 17, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One can of black olives dented along the bottom seam of can
High priority/01B-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin behind the bar next to the walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on prep line.
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cubes in front handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for Quat sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificates missing Trainer certification number. Manager placed number on certificates
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured outside behind fenced area.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table. Purse removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees on prep line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign and paper towels missing at bar handwash sink. Manager placed sign and paper towels
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device. Manager placed mop to air dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler closest to front door behind front counter: cottage cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cottage cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee voluntarily discarded cottage cheese.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in bar area hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used to scoop cottage cheese in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee discarded cup during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in right side guest unisex bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage containers in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face and put on gloves to finish making sandwiches without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four flies in men's restroom.
High priority/35A-05-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid for ice bin behind front counter. Employee cleaned lid during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed pan from hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Boxes of soda on floor behind front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.