1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE, UNIT C, Gainesville, FL 32603
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : multipurpose purple cleaner not labeled.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank behind the soda machine is not secured.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of Dented at the seam.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Zep drain cleaner stored over un-prepped Onions. The Zep was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 : Lowgan, Asst Manager role, and Felipe owner here when Robert is not, no Certified Food Manager certificates.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site
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 : 5 staff involved with food prep and serving, no Certified Food Manager present.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice building around the fans in the walk-in freezer.
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed : avocados being prepped, sticker still attached. Discussed with staff to remove sticker and 'wash' prior to prepping.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single serve to go items on the floor in the dining area. These were moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk rice, no label. Staff was sent to make a label with label maker. Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains on the front line at 109-125°. These were refried to 168°. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the cutting blue window cleaner stored over the rice maker by the back hand wash sink. The spray was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the front line, stained. ALSO, the can opener blade with dried food debris on it.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co2 tank by the bulk sodas was not secured. The chain was added. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed : lard stored under the paper towel dispenser for the front line hand wash sink. This was moved forward and covered. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed over the walk-in freezer door on the inside, build up of ice.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed: raw eggs over canned drinks in the walk-in cooler.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the coke nozzle has an accumulation of build up.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the back hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
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. Observed: only 2 certificates available for review, 5+ employees employed over 60 days.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the air return vent has an Alachua County Property Appraisers website dust.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored by the front line hand wash sink. This was moved to the back. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: on the front line by the register, to go clam shells are not inverted. These were flipped upside down. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles out of place in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Not finished Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the lower part of the front line reach-in cooler gasket is torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: No change Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink at 100 ppm. This was corrected to 300 ppm for quaternary amonia. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: 6 shell eggs at Ambient air temperature 63°, these have been out since 10:00 am.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: scrambled egg 107, beans 109, chorizo 129, beef 119°. The thermostats were reset to bring items to 165 and then lower to at least 135° or higher for hot holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with dried food debris.
Intermediate - 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 proof of any training. Warning
Intermediate - 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: 3 employees working, no Employee Reporting forms.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles out of place in the kitchen.
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the lower part of the front line reach-in cooler gasket is torn.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray bottles with chemicals stored with clean pans. The sprays were moved below. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the unisex bathroom lacks complying hot water. (71F)
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink has the hot water on the right side.
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow.