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RELISH BIG TASTY BURGERS

3841 SW ARCHER RD STE F, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.872-5785

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1103109
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly in the kitchen by the co2 machine. The front door is open.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspirin stored on microwave. Manager moved.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In frontline reach-in cooler: lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on back prep table. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda machine diffusers/nozzles have build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Ruth lacks proof of a Certified Food Manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of any proof of employee food safety training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the mop was folded head down, not readily able to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The jug was replaced and the water was refilled.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato's on the front line at 45°, these were cut yesterday. These were placed in the walk-in freezer and drooped to 32-43 degrees in 15 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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: Ruth is over 90 days, no Certified Food Manager.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute in the dining area is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 new employees with no certification, and no employee reporting form. These were filled out on site.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not available for review.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the gaskets on the front line make table are torn.
Basic/14-10-4
Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared mop sink be maintained. The shared mop sink was not maintained. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Basic/29-41-5
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, the soda nozzles have build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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: 1 employee over 60 days lacking Employee Training for food safety.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee food stored on the top shelf of the walk-in cooler, no label.
Basic/08B-49-4
Aug 19, 2024Inspection 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: a broken floor tile on the front line.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the silver plate on the electro shake machine is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: the beer cooler with standing water on the inside.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: no proof of any training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2024 · Observed: no change, no proof of training available for review. Admin Complaint
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 written plan. One was emailed to 2 emails. A plan was acquired and shown to the inspector.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed: Jordan/Wesley lack Certified Food Manager, over 30 days in position.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: no proof of any training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the front line reach-in cooler/make table has a torn gasket on the right door.
Basic/14-11-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: a choking poster was not visible. On was emailed. A poster was acquired and shown to the inspector.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: the beer cooler with standing water.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 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 kitchen by the co2 machine. The front door is open.
High priority/35A-02-6
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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. 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: Wesley was not able to show a current certificate.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink had a spray head in it. This was removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: lack of verification, Wesley.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the bulk tank in the kitchen is not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil on the kitchen floor. The jug was moved to a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection is not available.
Basic/51-18-6/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the coils in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust and debris, limiting airflow. ALSO, the self serve soda machine area above the nozzle and chute are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.