SWAMP RELIGION
1624 NW 1ST AVE, Gainesville FL 32603 · 3523809291
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JUN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 roaches underneath three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024051297 | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2024065171 | Aug 27, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2019056126 | Oct 22, 2019 | Mar 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. No written procedure available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet disconnected for three compartment sink.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood vents above grill.
Aug 27, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment is operating without potable as the water pump is not working properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink.
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. No written procedure available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification.
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. No proof of employee training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches underneath three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet disconnected for three compartment sink.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors throughout the food truck.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood vents above grill.
Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No screen present for window next to pass through window.
Jun 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 roaches underneath three compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer tablets stored next to mustard on shelf next to pass through window. Manager moved bottle to underneath three compartment sink.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pass through window.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gatorade stored in reach-in freezer across from kitchen prep counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen prep counter.
Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Window screens missing from window on backside of food truck and window across from back door.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: gallon of bleach stored next to bulk oil. The bleach was moved to cleaning.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket bleached out the test strip. Water was added to 100ppm.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: Tony not able to recall the Big 6 food bourne illnesses. A poster was sent.
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 clean up plan. One was emailed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of a test kit for quaternary amonia.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: no filters are in the hood system. These are already being cleaned,to be replaced.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a poster. One was emailed.
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.