SOUTHERN STOP
6419 W NEWBERRY RD STE G-3, Gainesville FL 32605 · 352-554-5230
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2025
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 roaches under office countertop.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding); item under front counter at room temperature, inspector provided time as a public health control application. tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding); hashbrowns (56F - Cold Holding) items in small reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler thermometer reads 50F.
May 2, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -No handwashing observed throughout inspection only glove changes occurred.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee answered cell phone call then put on gloves and refilled a customers drink. -Employee touched a customers drink cup to refill then touched bowl to get grits for different customer. -Employee cashing employees out touched money, then touched spatula to put shrimp on plate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding); item under front counter at room temperature, inspector provided time as a public health control application. tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding); hashbrowns (56F - Cold Holding) items in small reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler thermometer reads 50F.
May 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 roaches under office countertop.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
May 1, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 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 priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -No handwashing observed throughout inspection only glove changes occurred.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee answered cell phone call then put on gloves and refilled a customers drink. -Employee touched a customers drink cup to refill then touched bowl to get grits for different customer. -Employee cashing employees out touched money, then touched spatula to put shrimp on plate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over condiment sauces in reach in cooler in prep area. Raw chicken over raw beef in same reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches behind metal wall attachment under Three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted waffle batter (78F - Cold Holding); item under front counter at room temperature, inspector provided time as a public health control application. tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (57F - Cold Holding); hashbrowns (56F - Cold Holding) items in small reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler thermometer reads 50F.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee cooking chicken did not know what temperature to fully cook chicken.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior small reach in cooler on front cooks line. Cooking range inserts soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in establishment.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent and light shield soiled above Three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over bulk seasoning bins.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap underneath indicated by sun shining through.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and in varies areas of kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits scoop in water at 82F on top of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood under office counter not sealed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filter above fryers soiled. Back of fryers soiled. Double door reach in cooler handle in prep area soiled with raw chicken juice observed employee touch handle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm under steam table front counter.
Apr 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 7 flies on wall under prep table.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 roaches under office countertop.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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