LINDA VISTA
7070 SW ARCHER STREET STE 3102, Gainesville FL 32608
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 insects by the dish wash machine, one was disposed of.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the scoop for the bulk dry beans was touching product. A gloved hand made the adjustment.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed : a wood support board for the rolling cart is unsealed wood.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a pan of queso stored on top of the oven, 109°. This was placed on the flat top for reheating to 165°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : stained cutting boards on the expo line. ALSO, the bar soda gun is soiled.
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. Observed : multiple expired certificates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : 1 back pack on bowed dry goods in storage. The pack was moved to a hook.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed : bare wood board on a cart at the end of the expo line.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 2 heavily dented cans of tomato paste. These were taken out of rotation.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: the dine in menus are in compliance, however, the new carry out menus do not indicate which items may be ordered under cooked. The owner started the process of adding a star(asterisk) by the beef items that can be ordered under cooked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 employee drinks on the dry good shelves over food for the public.these were moved to a lower shelf.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed: the floors in the kitchen are not easily cleanable due to the grout in between the tiles being so low.
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The unit was primed, and reached 50 ppm at 102°.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: queso on the oven, not covered, 126°. This was placed on the flattop for reheating to 165°.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: the menu has the consumer advisory, but lacks the asterisk or identifier for which items may be cooked less than well done. Staff added asterisks to the 2 areas that needed the identifiers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of chlorine test strips.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee soda can in the ice which was being used for panned tomatoes cold holding. The can was removed.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The unit was primed and achieved 100 ppm at 126F.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 insects by the dish wash machine, one was disposed of.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shred mozzarella on the cook line, 51F, this was moved uncovered to a freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles have build up. Staff started the process of cleaning.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cheese sauce on top of the oven, 84F. This was placed back in the oven to reheat to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the make table cutting board is stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: ice and onions in the cook line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: missing Certified Food Manager number on multiple certificates. Theses were added.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 drinks on the veggie prep cart. These were moved below.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the wine/beer cooler on the wait station.
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