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ITALIAN GATOR PIZZA

1728 W UNIVERSITY AVE #A, Gainesville FL 32603 · 3674600

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1102756
Grade history
FEB 24
MAY 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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. Observed: lack of a plan. One was emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 : a mall employee doing food prep, over 60 days, no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee food stored over shredded cheese in the glass door reach-in cooler. The sandwiches were moved below.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored over food service gloves in the hallway.
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the soda machine drain pan has moist foreign substance in it.
Basic/23-03-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 1 tank is not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: washing being done in the center sink.
Basic/16-13-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
Basic/51-13-4

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.