QUEENS ARMS PUB & HAILE BISTRO
5323 SW 91ST TER STE A, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.378.0966
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : a bee on the wall in the kitchen. The bee was eradicated and discarded.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed : a cracked raw shell egg in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed : 47 butter pacs left out under time as a public health control, not marked for four hours nor marked for disposal at the end of 4 hours. These were placed back in a reach-in cooler temping at 67° when other items were at 38°.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed : 47 butter pacs left out under time as a public health control, not marked for four hours nor marked for disposal at the end of 4 hours. These were placed back in a reach-in cooler temping at 67° when other items were at 38°
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 : milk at the wait station not dated. A date from 3 days ago was added. ALSO, a gallon of milk was open in the dessert area, no date. A date from 6 days ago was added.
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 visible plan. One will be emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade is soiled with dried food. This was placed in the 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed : the hand wash sink that is on the plans from 2015 in the ice machine closet in the bar area has been removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : the hand wash sink in the dish wash machine area had a dish rack over it. The rack was moved to the drain board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the hand wash sink in the dish pit and on the back line(dessert).
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single serve lids in a plastic sleeve left on the stairway. These were then placed 12 inches above the floor.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : build up up debris in the bar area, behind the bar in the corner.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed : a bee on the wall in the kitchen. The bee was eradicated and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the first soda gun in the bar is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : paper towel dispenser in the dish wash machine area hand wash sink. Observed a pair of tongs in the cook line hand wash sink. These were removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice/frost buildup on the curtains in the walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign(in multiple areas) designating/reminding staff to wash their hands.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the mop is stored in soiled water.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: apple butter dated for 7-9-25.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the second cook line flip top: pepper jack cheese 64°,,.4 pound, Swiss cheese 57,57°,,1.6 pounds, cheddar cheese 62°,,.4 pound, provolone cheese 59°,,.6 pound, cubed ham 54°,,.3 pound, cut tomato 56°,,1 pound, sliced beef 54°,,2.7 pounds, sliced ham 54°,, 2.7 pounds. No items sliced or prepared today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the second cook line flip top: pepper jack cheese 64°,,.4 pound, Swiss cheese 57,57°,,1.6 pounds, cheddar cheese 62°,,.4 pound, provolone cheese 59°,,.6 pound, cubed ham 54°,,.3 pound, cut tomato 56°,,1 pound, sliced beef 54°,,2.7 pounds, sliced ham 54°,, 2.7 pounds. No items sliced or prepared today. Sausage patties 44°, ice bag added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: on the back side of the electric slicer, dried food debris at the bottom blade and guard.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the back of house dessert line hand wash sink. ALSO, the same sink lacked drying devices.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: Grassland whipped butter portion packs in the wait station reach-in cooler, 58°. These had been out during the morning service. These will be iced down and placed in the reach-in freezer. ALSO, slice cheese on the cook line 45°. The stack of cheese was level with the top of the pan, this was reduced and placed inside the reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line cutting boards have dark stains. ALSO, the can opener has dried food debris on it. ALSO, both soda guns have build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the dish wash machine hand wash sink, metal scrub pads.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of drying devices at the dish wash machine and dessert lines hand wash sinks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building on the walk-in freezer curtains.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a spatula in 86° water on the cook line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor behind the wait station soda machine and behind the bar equipment has an accumulation of debris.
Jul 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed: a hose attached to the plumbing under the dish wash machine hand wash sink, no back flow.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the bar soda gun has build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the dessert and dish wash machine area hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: some of the certificates were not original.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the external co2 tank is not secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: at the walk-in freezer, the internal curtain has an accumulation of frost. The top corner of the walk-in freezer door appears to not make jamb contact when closing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs hanging from equipment handles. These were all moved to a surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the dish wash machine and surrounding area is soiled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the swinging door is in the red zone.
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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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: cook staff cutting lettuce, no gloves. Staff was directed to wash hands and add gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the dessert area reach-in cooler: milk 45, cream cheese 46. Both were moved to a kitchen reach-in cooler.
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: fry batter on the cook line, lacking a time mark. An adjusted sticker was produced.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray chemicals stored next to alcohol bottles at the bar. The sprays were moved to cleaning.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed: a hose connection under the hand wash sink(hose reel), lacking a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cutting boards on the cook line are stained. ALSO, the reach-in cooler on the cook line, the internal doors are soiled. This was being cleaned. ALSO, the soda guns at the bar are soiled, These 2 items
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed lack of an irreversible surface temperature taking device for the hi-temp dish wash machine. Items were researched on line to order.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the ice room hand wash sink and the dessert line hand wash sink. Also lack of paper towels at the dessert hand wash sink. Also the dessert area hand wash sink lacks a sign. A sign was produced, paper towels and soap were added.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: the added brunch menu has eggs any style, no consumer advisory. Staff then cleaned the laminated menus and added asterisks. The manager is working at making labels to add to the menu. The main menu has a consumer advisory.
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: some expired certificate.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in the dessert area. Items were plastic wrapped after that. ALSO, 2 flys at the bar, floor drain.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over in the white upright reach-in freezer. All items were not commercially sealed. The park was moved below. ALSO, Observed raw pork over in the walk-in freezer. All items were not commercially sealed. The park was moved below.
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: eggs on the dessert prep table, no time mark. A time mark for 2.5 more hours was produced.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits at 128F hot holding. These were placed on the flattop until reaching 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: sanitizer stored by the alcohol,(at the bar). This was moved below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an accumulation of debris on both soda gun nozzles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a spoon in the cook line hand wash sink. It was removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a surface temperature taking device.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ice machine closet, no paper towels or soap.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk and backup co2 outside are not secure.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: a floor tile missing a corner on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: an accumulation of debris on top of the dish wash machine.
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