TEMOO SEAFOOD WINGS AND SUBS
1818 NE WALDO RD, Gainesville FL 32609
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 9 visits since October 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.
OCT 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
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AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on prep area, one above flip-top make table cooler and one on the side wall of the flip-top make table cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021020646 | Apr 15, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household Raid Ant and Roach spray in dishwash area. employee advised that is what is used inside the establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw Chicken in a container stored above hot sauces in reach in cooler on cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on prep area, one above flip-top make table cooler and one on the side wall of the flip-top make table cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge does not have any proof of any employee with a food manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink (restroom, dishwash area or cook line)
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 food handler training for employees.
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 person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (flour )with a bowl without a handle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex's bathrooms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food not wearing a hair restraint
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling in dishwash area Hole in wall under handwash sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. top of water heater has accumulation of dirt and debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door facing road does not have a self closing mechanism
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing mechanism disconnected at outside restroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cookline has standing water inside unit.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped Single serve forks with food contact surface up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in front of three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall beneath cook line hand washing sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go aluminum pans on kitchen shelf.
Jul 25, 2024Call 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to drive thru window: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in cook line grill drawers: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling containers of food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to make food after touching register taking customers order without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over prepared eggplant in cook line drawers. Employee placed pork in bottom drawer. Raw chicken stored over spicy sauce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to drive thru window: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in cook line grill drawers: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on storage building prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available for three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum to go pans stored over kitchen coffee machine not inverted. To go containers stored on floor in storage building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf in storage building. Manager removed drink from dry storage shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of soda stored in reach-in cooler next to drive thru window.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall beneath kitchen hand washing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of cook line oven.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored on cook line in standing water, 110F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler in storage building. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above sliced tomatoes in prep area reach-in cooler. Manager moved Shell eggs to shelf above beef.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle take out container without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in prep area reach-in cooler: pork (46F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); tempeh (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated door was opened and closed often and that items were at proper temperature at 11 am. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in prep area hand washing sink. Manager removed bucket.
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 for establishment.
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 for establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored underneath three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front of coffee maker. Manager removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored at the end of three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath hand washing sink across from cook line grill.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Manager removed tongs from oven handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water,73F,on cook line. Manager placed pan of water with spatulas on grill to heat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from cook line grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line grill drawers.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored underneath hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap and bleach on shelf next to coffee. Owner moved coffee to a different shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around pipes beneath hand washing sink across from grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of air conditioner in front of building.
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