Gainesville, Alachua County

FRESH KITCHEN

700 NW 62 ST, Gainesville, FL 32605

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Dec 22, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-57-6

Detail 24267030

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. -High temp dish machine temped at 156F twice, after letting the machine sit for some time without running, we tested machine again and thermometer read 165F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24267026

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with pink substance at drink machine in lobby, manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24267031

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic containers on drying rack stacked with water trapped between containers. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24267028

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas and spoons in water on cooks line at 125F, operator turned heat up retemped water above 135F. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24267032

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink in prep area, manager placed sign at Handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24267027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom reach in freezer in prep area soiled with old food debris.

16-48-4

Detail 24267029

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food stuck on spoon hanging on wall in clean dish area, manager moved spoon to soiled dish area to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-37-4

Detail 23885104

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At the prep sink, hose laying in sink, manager hung hose on hook. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23885108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained hanging on back wall. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23885107

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by back door, manager placed roll at sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23885105

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of rice cooker on cooks line, manager moved phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23885106

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic bins on shelf above the clean dish side of dish machine, employee placed containers on there sides to prevent wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23885109

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs on handle in front of grill, employee moved tongs to containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23474234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46,47F - Cold Holding) 2 containers of marinated chicken in rice under grill, manager stated items were out to fill grill with chicken then leftover chicken placed back in cooler, manager moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41F or below.

41-10-4

Detail 23474231

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf above clean equipment in prep area, manager moved bucket to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 23474235

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee cooking chicken on cooks line when asked about the fully cook temperature of raw chicken he stated the answer as 160F, inspector explained that raw chicken fully cook temperature is 165F instantaneously.

22-02-4

Detail 23474233

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board heavily stained hanging on wall near walk in cooler, manager discarded board. Corrective Action Taken

14-38-4

Detail 23474232

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers that are cracked or burnt on clean rack above dish sink area.

16-46-4

Detail 23474236

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large plastic containers on shelf above clean container side of dish machine.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-28-4

Detail 23022478

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cooks line pulled pants up then kept cooking chicken peas on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-05-4

Detail 23022472

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took sip of drink then continued scooping rice no hand wash.

29-34-4

Detail 23022474

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door with hose attached.

03C-96-4

Detail 23022476

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Establishment non continuous cooking chicken not keeping temperature logs also not cooling chicken after initial heat.

22-02-4

Detail 23022479

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill. Ice chutes on both drink machines. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23022475

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic containers on shelf above clean dish area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23022473

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler sliding door tracks at front counter.

33-31-5

Detail 23022477

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused reach in coolers out back door, manager stated he is waiting for company to pick up items.

16-05-4

Detail 23022471

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer solution in Three compartment sink has food debris inside.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 22625057

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cooking on cooks line wiped hands on pants/apron changed gloves but did not wash hands in between. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03C-89-4

Detail 22625053

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Blackened chicken on cooling rack on cooks line, employee states the first cook hits 155F then second cook hits 165F.

22-02-4

Detail 22625049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on lobby drink machine. Cutting boards on cooks line stained. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22625052

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22625054

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents outside of walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22625050

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple boards on cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 22625051

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags, jackets, etc over soda syrup boxes on shelf outside of office.

24-08-4

Detail 22625055

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf to the left of dish washer. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22625048

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers in dish machine area, label residue is still stuck to some containers.

08B-17-4

Detail 22625056

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage in original cardboard box over washed/prepped green beans in walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 22625047

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink by back door.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-28-4

Detail 22231737

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on apron reached into pants pockets to get out the cutting gloves. Spoke to manager about implementing a different glove policy.

22-02-4

Detail 22231735

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board hanging on wall outside of walk in cooler stained. Soda nozzles on both machines. Ice chutes on both machines. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22231739

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped sanitizer bucket at Handwash sink at prep area.

16-62-1

Detail 22231732

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-03-5

Detail 22231729

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees having the original Servsafe food handler certificates, 1 employee no longer works with the company the other one does. All other certificates are Safestaff/Servsafe.

12B-07-4

Detail 22231731

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on reach in cooler in Togo area, manager discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22231734

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack above dish machine area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22231730

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One spatula hanging on wall on front line the handle has become melted. Cutting boards on cooks line with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22231736

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind cooking equipment on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22231738

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on front line with sliding doors the door track is soiled. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22231733

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo bowls on shelf in Togo area with the food contact surface facing upwards, manager flipped bowls. Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21758227

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 3rd pans held on time control not discarded at the end of time control.

03F-04-5

Detail 21758235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 5 3rd pans of cauliflower mash supposed to be discarded 3 hours prior to inspection.

53A-03-7

Detail 21758234

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 manager expired January 2021.

22-02-4

Detail 21758229

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on back storage rack heavily stained. Soda machine nozzles. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 21758230

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak being served medium rare at 135F. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21758231

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink holder with drinks on top of reach in cooler at front counter that holds beverages and cookies. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21758232

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic containers on clean shelf at dish machine. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21758237

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21758233

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water in cooks line at 112F.

23-03-4

Detail 21758236

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers holding raw chicken the handles are soiled. Soda machine nozzle backsplash. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21758228

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the dish machine area.

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-12-4

Detail 21283190

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw animal foods clean dishes to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Went from handling raw chicken and touched clean dishes without washing hands in between on the cookline. Inspector reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee and manager. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21283189

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear prep area.

02C-03-5

Detail 21283188

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese opened on 8-15. Date label added to container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21283183

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or slime. Cutting boards hanging in clean dish storage area.

02B-01-5

Detail 21283185

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak cooked to only 135F.

31B-02-4

Detail 21283191

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21283181

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided during this inspection. Raw beef cooked to only 135F.

14-09-4

Detail 21283186

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 21283179

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dish storage area: Food storage pans stacked together wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 21283180

Basic - In-use ladle stored on grill equipment tray hanging at knee level between uses. Moved during this inspection.

02D-03-4

Detail 21283182

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and Go desserts and drinks not labeled with address and/or date made.

23-03-4

Detail 21283187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease buildup.

42-01-4

Detail 21283184

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop bucket.

Mar 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.