SATCHEL'S PIZZA
1800 NE 23 AVENUE, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352 335-7272
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 44 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw sausage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 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 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up pants then continued shredding cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (46F - Cold Holding) item was sitting out for 20 minutes, placed back in reach in cooler. steak (45F - Cold Holding) steak in reach in cooler across from Three compartment sink other items 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black staining on cutting boards on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic tubs stacked with water droplets inside.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled with dust blowing on cooks line. Dry storage rack soiled with dust. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled either food debris. Fan guards in 2nd walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer soiled with lettuce floating in liquid in prep area.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pizza take out hot bags stored above soft drink containers in back storage room. Manager removed bags from on top of soft drink bags. Cellphone over prep table. Manager removed cell phone
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in back storage area showing insulation at bottom shelf edge.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( shredded cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed tomato's from on top of shredded cheese
Oct 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of olives dented along the bottom seam. Manager placed on damaged rack
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw sausage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House ranch 45F in reach in cooler at bar. Manager advised sauce had been there less than 3 hours. Cake with cream Cheese icing 72F on counter in bar area. Cream cheese icing had been put on cake less than 3 hours earlier. Manager placed both items in walk-in-cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine.
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/ Seven employee working with out a certified food manager present at establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cheesecake prepared 10/18 per Manager with no date mark.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of Soiled linens hanging from dry good storage rack with single service items and hot sauce bottles in back storage room. Employee Purses and handbags hanging against top of wine bottles in office.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( malt ). employee removed scoop.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( salt, malt ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Employee labeled containers
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter: milk (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated milk stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter: milk (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated milk stored in cooler overnight.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container of ham stored in salad area reach-in cooler. Manager discarded cracked lid.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next across from soda box station in dry storage room.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: beef (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place beef in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in reach-in cooler behind the bar: ranch dressing (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place beef in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in corner of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on wall next to walk-in cooler dusty. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler behind the bar: ranch (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Blade of can opener in salad prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying silverware with wiping cloth in wait station area.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Mixer head in salad prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in dish area. Shelf in salad prep area. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
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.