RUSH BOWLS
1360 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE 40, Gainesville FL 32603
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · 5 visits since August 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.
AUG 23
MAR 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a dead flys in the front line display case. This was removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the front line staff use the cash register system, no hand wash, put on gloves and start preparation for the next drink. During this time, when scooping/adding scooped ice cream to a drink, he used the glove to release the ice cream from the scoop. The manager retrained the staff to be more cautious, and to wash hands before putting on gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the unplugged ice maker is soiled on the inside.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : an unlabeled spray bottle, with a clear liquid, stored over the clean dish drain board. This was discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a black employee thermos stored on the back kitchen prep table with a pineapple.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : an employee ice cream bowl stored over bulk syrup in dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the door seal for the walk-in freezer drags on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice Buiding in the walk-in freezer by the lower part of the door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed : the floor in the establishment is not sealed.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 was in the front line reach-in cooler already opened from yesterday, no open date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: inside the ice maker, the cold plates are soiled. ALSO, lavender cutting board is stained on the clean dish rack.
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 lacks Employee Training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: both chest freezers on the front line have an accumulation of dried food debris around the top frame and tracks.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the front line reach-in cooler: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The last 3 containers require refrigeration after opening.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the front line reach-in cooler: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The last 3 containers require refrigeration after opening.
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 training available for review.
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: no employee training and no proof that employees are to report illnesses. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the front line reach-in cooler is not holding time/temperature control for safety foods at 41F or below as is evidenced by: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The left door gasket is not fully attached which prevents the door from closing.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a dead flys in the front line display case. This was removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the front line reach-in cooler: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The last 3 containers require refrigeration after opening.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the front line reach-in cooler: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The last 3 containers require refrigeration after opening.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: cleaners stored on a shelf over the clean side drain board.
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 plan for hazardous cleanup. One was emailed.
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 training available for review.
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: no employee training and no proof that employees are to report illnesses. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the front line reach-in cooler is not holding time/temperature control for safety foods at 41F or below as is evidenced by: milk 58, Almond milk 63, oat milk 61, chai tea 62F. The left door gasket is not fully attached which prevents the door from closing.
Food stored on floor. Observed: a case of guava stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed both ice scoops on top of the ice machine, which is soiled, evidenced by food spillage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: clear plastic to go items stored on the floor in the kitchen.
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.