V PIZZA
115 SE 1 ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-888-7533
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy sausage dated/prepped 11/22.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or handwashing sign at Handwash sink next to ice machine in liquor storage room.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of the dish machine is soiled with dust debris.
Ceiling tile missing. 3-4 tiles missing in kitchen. Ceiling tile with water damage in liquor storage room.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the bottom of keg reach in cooler behind the main bar area.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink slushie machine the drink nozzle is soiled behind the bar, employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by rolling cooling rack, operator moved item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on shelf above clean dishes no label, operator unsure of items identity he then discarded item.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with black beard making pizzas with no beard guard.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside the walk in cooler the metal plating is peeling up from the surface making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One light shield cracked above reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink by ice machine in banquet room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg coolers behind bar.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile bar added to event space and ice machine relocated to liquor room in event space ( no Handwash sink in/near liquor room other than bathroom). Bartender states that bar is only used for private events and ice is placed in containers behind bar for scooping, no actual ice wells (hard plumbed).
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed hair behind ear while speaking with inspector then she placed on gloves and used towels to move reheated meatballs to the steam table no Handwash after touching hair.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One bottle of Jáegermeister with the top glass pour spout busted, possible glass shards in liquor.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy sausage dated/prepped 11/22.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salad station reach in cooler heavily stained. Can opener blade.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The "Grizzwald family egg nog" contains a raw whole egg but no astrick to indicate a raw item is being used.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile bar added to event space and ice machine relocated to liquor room in event space ( no Handwash sink in/near liquor room other than bathroom). Bartender states that bar is only used for private events and ice is placed in containers behind bar for scooping, no actual ice wells (hard plumbed).
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair causing standing water next to drain in front of Three compartment sink. Cove molding in disrepair to the left of Three compartment sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest reach in freezer behind bar.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In server side station over clean forks, knives, and spoons.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer left side door at back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 2 metal containers on clean dish rack with stickers/residue still attached.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Parchment paper box next to Handwash sink in back of kitchen exposed to splash.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both keg coolers behind bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 containers of seasonings/spices no labels, items located on under the counter shelf on cooks line.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler located at front of cooks line. Soda gun soiled near dish washer behind bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sinks behind bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employee certificates expired 2/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing drain cleaner by ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. In front of walk in cooler. Ceiling tile soiled on cooks line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden board behind bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door located in banquet room.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over tea maker machine in side server room.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above back prep area in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Container of peppers on bottom shelf of prep table, employee stated item was not opened today, manager voluntarily discarded.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink behind cash register blocked by pizza boxes.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. And exterior top.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above Buffalo sauce on cook line, employee moved drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around floor drain under Three compartment sink.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) item sitting on counter next to ovens, manager stated that they sit out for 4 hours then discarded, no time mark or application.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (64-98F - Hot Holding) item in steam table for 1.5 hours, manager stated they do reheat item to 165F in the oven then places into steam table, operator chose to place item in reach in freezer to start the cooling process.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Expo marker board erasing spray on shelf next to Togo items and dry storage foods. Manager moved item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler with drawers. Soda gun soiled located behind bar nearest windows in dining room.
Ceiling tile missing. Outside of walk in cooler area. Metal floor covering is starting to peel back in walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in extra dining room.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky trap hanging on shelf holding dry storage foods,manager moved fly trap away from food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under prep sink. Cooling rack in walk in cooler. Fan guards soiled in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On black plastic containers over Three compartment sink.
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.