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Mixed Health Record
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GATORS DEN SPORTS GRILL in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 1 critical, 6 major, 6 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 25, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 6 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake dated 6/1, manager stated that date is wrong it was opened 2 days ago.
- [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over flat top on cooks line.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease on cooks line.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in dish area.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink behind prep table blocked by table.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at server line Handwash sink.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at end of splitter at mop sink with green hose attached.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked with water droplets.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on top of reach in cooler on cooks line.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents over dry storage soiled with dust.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink in prep.
- [53B-02-5] 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. Multiple employees.
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