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B'S DAWGS & CATERING

2723 S WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND · Volusia County

Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. - sauerkraut

3412 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Chicken 47, pico 46, mango salsa 46.

CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3215

3325 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach crawling across table by fry freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf by soda syrup bags. Operator moved bottle.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 1/2026. 6 employees missing certificates.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice cream machine, operator flipped over.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By walk in freezer door.
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3812 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (54F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding) pork (61F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator stated they thaw in the morning in standing water. Other items in cooler below 41F prepped prior day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes over clean plates on cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the end of splitter with green hose attached at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. dumplings (81F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on cooks line. rice (118F - Hot Holding) in warming cabinet on server line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tofu in small silver reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved eggs to the bottom.
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3832 W NEWBERY RD 1-J, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48F - Cold Holding) chicken (52F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler on cooks line, other items 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Soda machine nozzle soiled. Milk tea dispensing machine nozzle area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease build up. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of machine soiled with dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drink.
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MI APA LATIN CAFE

114 SW 34 STREET, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) chicken (44F - Cold Holding) employees placed items in freezer to rapidly drop in temperature. Retemped no change.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment.

16 NW 18 ST STES # 150 155 160, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen front blocked by cutting board. Operator removed board.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Reach-in-freezer interior soiled with old food debris.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee on back reach-in-freezer.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near front office.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in-freezer.
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3403 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at faucet by dish machine. Backflow missing from the bottom of splitter with hose attached at mop sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Some plastic containers on clean dish rack with old label residue attached.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding units filters are soiled.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES GAINESVILLE SOUTHWEST

3877 SW 37 BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in-freezer in back storage room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on clean dish rack. Employee removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected. Manager inverted.

2659 NW 13 ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from inside the womens restroom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding unit interior grease/food debris by cooked bacon.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sandwich Togo boxes not inverted on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under oven on cooks line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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GATOR CHINA INC.

79 SW 34TH ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Priority: High Priority Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw chicken over wonton wrappers in reach in freezer, operator switched chicken below. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler.
Priority: Basic Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.3 cutting boards on prep table.
Priority: Basic Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above paper towels, operator moved drink.
Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces added to dry stage shelf not sealed.
Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
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1522 NW 13 ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : stainless steel cleaner next to bulk sodas, and sanitizer spray at the front counter next to a prep surface. These were both moved below.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed : front line staff season a pizza, no gloves.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed : front line staff moving pizza from the oven with long painted nails, no gloved.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed : the manager was not able to answer the big 6 food born illnesses.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : no handle cup in the bulk salt.
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WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN

1602 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers greasy.

805 NW 13 ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed : the water hose used to supply the unit is not a food grade hose.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed : the owner stated waste water has been being dumped on the ground.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : lack of any test strips.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the reach-in coolers have food debris in them.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : lack of 85° water at the hand wash sink and at the 3 compartment sink.
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WAYNE HEAD SOUTHERN KITCHEN

1602 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in reach in cooler on cooks line. Reach in freezer door falls off/not attached to hinges when opened.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink by door.

WAFFLE HOUSE #2063

704 BLANDING BLVD, ORANGE PARK · Clay County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers of reconstituted hash browns in far right reach-in cooler at 47F and 46F. Label indicates prepared yesterday, manager verified.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles/boxes of medicine, hand sanitizer and lotions stored over the bag in box sodas on the rack. Manger moved all to proper storage.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on two occasions crack raw shell eggs into a bowl then handle clean utensils and clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Also, observed cook place raw bacon and raw sausage on the grill with gloved hands then handle clean utensils, pans and plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached cook and cook began washing hands and changing gloves appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale. Two containers of reconstituted hash browns in far right reach-in cooler at 47F and 46F. Label indicates prepared yesterday, manager verified. Manager discarded the hash browns.
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. No proof of food handler training for cook, Duane, hired over one year ago.
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HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

1301 MONUMENT RD #7, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bucket of Raw shelled eggs over cooked noddles, manager moved to store properly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handsink blocked by bowls, manager moved
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dust tape used to repair handsinks in kitchen

9862 OLD BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. All purpose cleaner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone bag over food containers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Yellow squash not washed before cutting. Manager intervened.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Rusty Ice bin top shelf. At wait-station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging ceiling tiles. Wait-station , kitchen.
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COUNTRY CABIN RESTAURANT

4434 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed food debris on probe thermometer next to hand wash sink on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1 pan of pot roast with date marker of 08/11 stored on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Date of inspection was 08/18.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef items stored over unwashed berries in walk-in freezer. Employee rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed raw cube steaks wrapped in food-grade paper inside plastic bags but stored in cardboard box raw chicken was originally delivered in walk-in freezer. Employee removed all packages of cube steaks and placed in clean food-grade container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on sliding track of sliding door on ice machine.
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5660 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored next to bottles of sauces and syrups on dry food storage shelf across from sandwich make station. Operator removed cleaners to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on left of self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Operator had employee clean during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler. Operator replenished paper towels.

9965 SAN JOSE BLVD #58, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre sliced cheese in protein reach in cooler at 46-48F. Cheese stored higher in pan. Observed lid not tight fitting. Person in charge removed excess.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato soup in 1st well of steam table at 94-108F. Person in charge states has been reheating for over 2 hours within no additional preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Tomato soup in 1st well of steam table at 94-108F. Person in charge states has been reheating for over 2 hours within no additional preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple pairs of tongs hanging with food contact surface at knee level at cookline. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Water damage observed in left sided cabinet at soda station in dining room.
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LARRY'S GIANT SUBS

1301 MONUMENT RD, #5 & 6, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced chicken in plastic container dated 8-16 temperatures ranges between 45-50f in reach in cooler manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken in plastic container dated 8-16 temperatures ranges between 45-50f in reach in cooler overnight manager discarded
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email

5TH ELEMENT TASTE OF INDIA

9551 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 10 & 11, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. One fly by dough mix area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in end cooler 46°. Per Person In Charge just place. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen desserts thawing at room temperature. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food tubs, containers in floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop. Rice. Moved by manager.
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WACKO'S BAR & GRILL

3701 EMERSON ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed five flying insects in the following areas: 2 next to bag in box soda boxes 1 one in warewashing area 1 on cook line 1 in dry food storage area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two vacuum breakers missing from two splitters on the threaded hose Bibb next to mop sink outside back door.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1:can of cranberry sauce and 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk dented along rim of can and pinched in middle of can of coconut milk. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bleu cheese crumbles, cooked sausage (44F-46F - Cold Holding) on door in fridge across from cook line. Operator stated the door was opened a few times today. Advised to keep items in fridge vs on door. Operator placed both items in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 42F-43F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue handled soda guns in bar area and some of their holsters soiled. Also, white deflector plate and ice chute area in both large ice machines (one next to dishwasher and other in exterior storage room) soiled.
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HOLA MEXICAN GRILL

1001 N MAIN ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on reach where boxed fountain drinks are stored in server area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles soiled with white debris.
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at end of cooks line near hand sink. Mr.Pibb stored on floor in server area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white upright freezer
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on White reach in freezer door handle.
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