RITTERS OF GAINESVILLE INC
6815 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville FL 32605
Last inspected Feb 26, 2025 · 10 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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JUN 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024010566 | Dec 15, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on cooks line. Interior reach in cooler at front counter. Fry hot holding basket soiled. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler behind front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer behind front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 ice cream scoops in dipperwell not turned on water at 70F, employee turned water on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both reach in freezers in middle ice cream prep area. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line.
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of nacho cheese.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Opened bag of chili 8/23 and hot dogs 8/4, operator stated they are old labels she re-dated chili 9/13 and hot dogs 9/12.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (90F - Hot Holding) item on top of microwave, operator stated the chili is warmed in the microwave then sits on top of microwave waiting for hot dog orders from customers. Item has been on top of microwave for 3 hours, spoke to operator above keeping in cooler and heating when ordered or using time as a public health control. Operator placed item in cooler to rapidly cool down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line and front line stained grey/black. Soda machine coke nozzle soiled. Fry scoop used to scoop cooked fries soiled with grease residue build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in relish container in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator placed handle outside of food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in dipperwell the water nozzle was not turned on, operator turned on.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Interior ice cream freezer in back prep area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to Handwash sink on cooks line the yellow arrow is in the recharge zone.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using Para BC100 sanitizer for warewashing the label states "Do not use on utensils, dishes, glasses, or cookware." Operator replaced water with chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 2 hours (103 F - Hot Holding) operator placed item in reach in freezer to cool down rapidly. Retemped at 71F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior toaster in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With blue liquid inside hanging about Three compartment sink. Operator labeled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Items on shelf in walk in cooler above bucket of pickles used for burgers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shirts on top of cake single service box in decorating area.
Food stored on floor. Vanilla custard on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen. Reach in cooler door jam in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers on clean dish rack by Three compartment sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the Handwash sink in kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup and first aid kit on shelf above prep area. Sanitizer packs in drawer above jugs on syrups in prep area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee taking order at front counter touching computer, went to cook line placed on gloves and started cooking French fries and burgers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs and chili in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer packs in drawer above jugs on syrups in prep area. Cough syrup and first aid kit on shelf above prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vanilla syrup dispenser nozzle. Ice cream dispensing nozzle area on ice cream machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks by soda syrup hook up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoons handle in container of nuts.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior knife holder. Top of toaster oven.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on clean dish rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. A banana with peel and sticker attached cut in the middle, spoke to operator about peeling banana before cutting or washing peel before cutting.
Dec 18, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine.
Dec 16, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches stuck to sticky pads behind large ice cream machines in middle prep area. 1 dead on floor on cooks line in front of reach in cooler.
Dec 15, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touching computer at front counter taking an order then came back to cooks line placed on gloves and started cooking.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on grill, touched clean utensils and grabbed hot dog from reach in cooler and package of buns, inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands before touching bread and other utensils.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef Pattie's over chili in small reach in cooler on cooks line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf next to clean containers on cooks line. Spray bottle next to single service utensils at front counter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chili and hot dogs in small reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line. Can opener blade soiled. Root beer and Diet Coke nozzles soiled on drink machine in dining area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid on bottom shelf of cooks line and single service storage area at front counter.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. 3 utensils in drawer on cooks line the drawer has old debris inside.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches stuck to sticky pads behind large ice cream machines in middle prep area. 1 dead on floor on cooks line in front of reach in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf in walk in cooler above veggies and beef, item not labeled or segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with soda boxes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 72F in dipperwell no water constantly running.
Stored food not covered. Fudge and Carmel cans having no cover on the bottom shelf of prep table in ice cream area, employee placed lids on containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on prep table of cooks line not labeled.
Jul 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of cheese sauce heavily dented on canned food rack.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee taking orders and payments from customers no hand wash then started scooping custard into cups.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on flat top then proceeded to mix ice cream base and touch Togo box to start building burger. Inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands, he did change gloves but did not wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chili in reach in cooler by cooking flat top, employee placed beef on the bottom.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purple chemical cleaner next to clean pitchers/containers on rack in front of Three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Milkshake cup splash guard in Handwash sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue cleaning liquid inside on bottom shelf near ice cream toppings.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box on shelf in walk in cooler above cheese.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on food storage rack next to sprinkles.
Food stored on floor. Bag of opened flour, soda boxes, and syrup base on floor in kitchen. Ice cream mix and box of mustard on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 73 in dipperwell, water turned off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Utensil drawer on cooks line the interior is soiled. Reach in cooler on cooks line the door jam where gasket meets cooler is soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with seasoning or flour inside on cooks line prep area no label.
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