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RESIDENT COFFEE

4401 NW 25 PL STE J, Gainesville FL 32606 · 727-282-4223

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1103808
Grade history
MAY 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 23 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (45F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler on cooks line other items 41F or below. whipped butter (84F - Cold Holding) at room temperature by heat lamp, employee discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on dirty dish cart, manager labeled as sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by door to lobby not inverted, operator inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Spatula and spoon in sanitizer water on cooks line, employee discarded sanitizer water.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood area soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal containers with old sticker residue still attached in prep area.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers attached above cooked plantains and cooked tortillas on cooling rack. Manager moved avocados below.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Dishmachine at 0ppm CL
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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/ Owners food manager certificate expired
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for dishmachine
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 for one employee. (Sydney)
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ).
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured inside cabinet at front counter.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean silverware ready to be rolled with food contact surface up and not protected
Basic/24-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed had expiration date of June 1, 2025. Owner printed current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee bag left on top of box of paper food containers.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk-in-freezer door and cooling unit.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( limes, blueberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( milk and creamer ) in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Sep 24, 2025Call 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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · No food handler certificates available for any of the employees Admin Complaint
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table across from cook line: butter (68F - Cold Holding). Employee stated butter was placed on prep table two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved butter to reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager with seven employees working. Certified manager arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. No proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. No proof employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of kitchen dish machine. Manager cleaned top of dish machine during inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to ice machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Tallow stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed tallow on shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket next to ice machine. Manager turned bucket over.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine.
Basic/16-46-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups and lids stored on the floor behind front counter.
Basic/25-06-4

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.