XCLUSIVE EATZ
1714 SE HAWTHORNE RD, Gainesville FL 32641 · 3526826111
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026. The business is open and serving to the public. The license was renewed during the inspection and verified on the IPad.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2026. The business is open and serving to the public. The license was renewed during the inspection and verified on the IPad.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken on the cook line prep table, 87°. This was cooked at 1:30. Time as a public health control was explained. A sticker was added for the four hour rule. Form will be emailed. Cook staff was familiar with the process. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, Mac n cheese on the dry goods shelf, 87°. This was placed in the walk-in freezer to promote quick chilling. It dropped to 79° in 12 minutes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a cloth in the front line hand wash sink. This was removed.
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.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : cake for employee consumption stored in the dry goods shelf over canned goods. The cake was discarded.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : the rice scoop that was in the rice warmer did not have a handle. The scoop was removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : no visible choking poster. This was found in file and posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 28° sitting on the counter upon arrival. Shrimp was then being moved to a pan and running water added.
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over creamer in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two frozen meat trays in walk-in-freezer prepared on 4/3/26 not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons hanging on dry goods storage shelf. Manager removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue syrup in in reach in cooler not labeled. Manager labeled container.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above three-compartment sink
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer on front counter: egg (129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to oven to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of cream in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was opened on 2/24.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain beneath dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Guest restroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter freezers.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in walk-in freezer. Manager placed cover over ice cream.
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.