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ZERO DEGREE

3033 SW 34 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 551.225.9745

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103492
Grade history
NOV 23
FEB 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed : a line of ants going across the back front line counter, by the hand wash sink. Per Robert P.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed : a line of ants going across the back front line counter, by the hand wash sink. Per Robert P.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Observed : ants still present on the sink area and cabinet. Bait station by the front door and by the sink. Admin Complaint
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed : a line of ants going across the back front line counter, by the hand wash sink. Per Robert P.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink is blocked by multiple boxes on the floor.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 : proof of training was not shown during the inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : the front line hand wash sink and the 2 bathroom hand wash sinks lack soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed : the employee only toilet has a SEAT that is broken. A new SEAT is in that restroom.
Basic/32-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed : the employee only toilet has black rings in the bowl.
Basic/32-07-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the tall reach-in freezer in the kitchen has a torn gasket on the side of the door.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed : plastic water bottles stored on the floor, front line.
Basic/08B-38-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the Marked EXIT back door is blocked by a 4 FOOT tall reach-in freezer.
/46-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink was restricted by items stored on the floor. The items were moved for access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front line hand wash sink with a food pan and scoop in it. These were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacked soap. A pump soap was added.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: the employee only bathroom, the toilet was soiled.
Basic/32-07-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: an ice cream scraper stored in soiled 71° water. The water was dumped.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: single serve lids stored in a case on the kitchen floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back door is blocked by a reach-in freezer.
/46-01-4
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink is blocked by boxes. There is also a plastic pan in it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · No change Time Extended
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a bulk insecticide sprayer stored on the floor at the front line. This was moved to the kitchen. Household insect spray may not be used inside the restaurant. The spray was moved to cleaning.
High priority/41-05-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: hand sanitizer stored on a drink reach-in cooler and next to single serve cups on the back counter. These were moved below.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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 plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the unused ice machine is not clean. The ice machine in use is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink is blocked by boxes. There is also a plastic pan in it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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: No certificates filled out, multiple have a name and a date of birth, nothing else.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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: there is no verifiable employee training, and there is no Employee Reporting form, one was emailed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the front line hand wash sink lacked soap and paper towels. Soap and paper towels were added.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed: 1 bathroom has been turned into a storage area/dumping area. The toilet and sink are not visible. ALSO, the toilet seat in the 'working' bathroom is not aligned with the toilet.
Basic/32-05-4
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: the bathroom in use, has a soiled toilet seat, and scraps of paper on the floor.
Basic/32-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: multiple cups of employee food stored over guest food in the kitchen reach-in freezer.
Basic/08B-49-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed: there is an objectionable odor coming from the unused bathroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: straws stored under the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, single serve cases of to go items are on the floor at the front line.
Basic/25-05-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: an unfinished piece of plywood used as a table in the back room.
Basic/14-06-4

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.