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3424 SW WILLISTON ROAD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.374.7723
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed at the front prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed at the front prep area.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Latonya, the manager became a manager in September 2025 and does not have her manager certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with black substance in the cut lines. Mold like buildup on the beverage system ice chute.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification provided.
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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. Four employees are not informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of employee training not provided for for employees.
Ceiling tile missing. Two small ceiling tiles missing from behind kitchen entry door.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near the office.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on front line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rear prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean prep pans are wet-nesting on the clean dish storage shelving
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the rear exit door.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket has mold like build up. Walk-in freezer shelving has heavy ice buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean prep pans on the clean dish storage shelving.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : clear spray sanitizer stored on the wire racks with pouch sauce. The spray was moved to the cleaning rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the Brisk tea and the Mt Dew nozzles have build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank behind the office door is not secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed : 2 acoustical tiles over the kitchen hand wash sink/prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed : the 3 front line return air vents are soiled.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed : clean drain shelves and soda nozzles stored in a plastic chest of drawers, on the floor(no legs).
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : baseboard tiles on the 3 compartment sink wall are not attached.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice pads formed in the walk-in freezer, on the floor. ALSO, debris on the floor.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floors along the wall under the 3 compartment sink are soiled.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line, left make table: tuna 44, sliced turkey 47, tuna 47, roast beef 47°. Unit was adjusted to lower the temperature. Items were iced down.
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: Hazardous clean up written procedures were not available for review. A copy was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the hand slicer on the back table, not used yet today, with onion residue on the blade and hopper.
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: lack of proof of any training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Soap was added. Observed: lack of drying devices available at the front line hand wash sink. Paper towels were added.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not available for review.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: wrapped single serve table utensils stored Under the front line hand wash sink.
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed: plastic knives stored under the front line hand wash sink drain.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training.
Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed: plastic knives stored under the front line hand wash sink drain.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the front line 3 channel left unit, left end: tuna 47, chicken 45, sliced ham 45F. Items further from the hot well are at lower temperatures. ALSO, cooked chicken on the back prep table, 62F. This has been sitting out for 45 minutes. This was placed in the wic to chill back down.
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: lack of a visible plan for cleaning up hazardous body fluids.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the back lip of the ice chute was soiled. ALSO, the Dr Pepper diffuser has buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacks paper towels.
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: lack of proof of any employee training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the bill co2 behind the office door, is not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over the hot water heater, and over the employee for, kitchen side.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: in the walk-in freezer, ice building up on shelves and the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the front line, the shredded beef scoop handle was touching product.
Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed: plastic knives stored under the front line hand wash sink drain.
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.