CAPONES GNV
104 S MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
License #1103528
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CAPONES GNV in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system above fryer and reach in cooler dripping grease.
- [25-11-5] Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Gloves, cups, and straws stored outside back door by washer/dryer.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At end of splitter on hose bibb by exit door in kitchen.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door near office.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sinks behind bar both bars, operator hung sign.
- [16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has quaternary ammonia for Three compartment sink but has dish machine chlorine not strips.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2025, establishment not open during inspection.
- [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra ice wells and reach in coolers outside back door.
- [11-27-4] 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.
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CAPONES GNV looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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