NORTHWEST SEAFOOD
4110 NW 16 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32605 · 3523714155
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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: no visible written control plan for clean up of hazardous body fluids.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3433 ARCHER RD #A3, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed : the ice cream dipper well was bent down and touching the water. This was adjusted up to allow for an air gap.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed : staff put on gloves on the front line, no hand wash in advance, after being in the kitchen doing side work. This was brought to their attention and they went and washed their hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : the open Almond Silk lacks a date and was open before today.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some paper copies for the employee certificate.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drink stored on the food shelves in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of the dipper well.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed : a shop vac stored on the kitchen prep table.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ One manager expired 2/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. Cutting board on cooks line stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler with cut marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryers.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3433 ARCHER RD #A3, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: waffle batter on time as a public health control on the front line, no time mark. The batter was less than 4 hours old, MANAGER chose to discard.
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottle on shelf above bread in storage area near office, employee moved chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitched inside Handwash sink on cooks line, employee moved pitcher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of the fryers are soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of employee drink on shelf in reach in cooler above food to be sold to the public, manager moved drink to the bottom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above rice cooker table on cooks line.
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over coleslaw in reach in cooler. Manager moved beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with window cleaner on top of cutting board on reach in cooler, manager moved chemical.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided sign, manager posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door jam.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw eggs over butter in reach in cooler, operator moved eggs to the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher inside Handwash sink on cooks line, operator moved pitcher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plagued cup in salsa in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator discarded cup.
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3433 ARCHER RD #A3, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 3433 ARCHER RD #A3, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed: the ice cream dipper well spout was below flood rim. It was adjusted and ver the flood rim.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: bulk Dawn stored over clean dishes by the back door.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a gallon of milk in the front line reach-in cooler, opened yesterday, no date mark.
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: no visible written control plan for clean up of hazardous body fluids.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed lack of proof of a current Certified Food Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: multiple employee certificates are paper copies(from a 2004 reprint of Safe Staff).
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: no current license is available for review.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign reminding employees to wash their hands prior to returning to work.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed wet cloths inside the front line reach-in cooler. ALSO, under the blast freezer, food pans collecting water and wet cardboard.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above rice cooker on cooks line, manager moved drink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallet used as shelf in walk in freezer not sealed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light shield in walk in cooler soiled.
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