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TEMPLE E HILL INC

15960 NW US HWY 441, Alachua FL 32615 · 386-462-2244

Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103069
Grade history
FEB 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2018020336Apr 2, 2018May 16, 2018$160

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service plates stored on floor in back kitchen. Person in charge placed box on table.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler behind bar and twelve coffee pots along wall area all in disrepair
Basic/33-31-5
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee eating food then proceeded to handle creamer and bowl of apples without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on buffet counter next to coffee dispensers: creamer (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated creamer placed on counter three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved creamer to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet bar.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand washing sink missing hand washing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of kitchen reach-in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates stored on counter next to waffle maker. Employee turned plates over during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed coffee pot without sanitizing.
High priority/22-45-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cooler on breakfast buffet: waffle batter (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee voluntarily discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup holder next to juice machine on buffet bar. Non food contact area of buffet bar juice machine around nozzles.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Basic/29-20-5

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.