Gainesville, Alachua County

ITALIAN GATOR PIZZA

1728 W UNIVERSITY AVE #A, Gainesville, FL 32603

FoodNon-Seating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Apr 8, 2026

City

Gainesville

County

Alachua

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-02-5

Detail 24501736

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : a mall employee doing food prep, over 60 days, no proof of training.

08B-49-4

Detail 24501735

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee food stored over shredded cheese in the glass door reach-in cooler. The sandwiches were moved below. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24501733

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored over food service gloves in the hallway.

23-03-4

Detail 24501734

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the soda machine drain pan has moist foreign substance in it.

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22669294

Intermediate - 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. One was emailed.

51-11-4

Detail 22669293

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 1 tank is not secured.

16-13-5

Detail 22669295

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: washing being done in the center sink.

51-13-4

Detail 22669296

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21101294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris in kitchen.

53A-02-7

Detail 21101300

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Person In Charge lacking proof of food Manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this establishment Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21101295

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager present with four employees working. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21101292

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe no proof of food handler training for two of the three employees working Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21101293

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured under drink dispenser

32-12-5

Detail 21101298

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 21101296

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 2019

08B-38-4

Detail 21101297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of soda syrup and case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager placed all items six inches above the floor Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21101299

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in Walk-in Cooler above food served to customers. Manager removed drink and stored at the bottom Corrected On-Site