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SANTORINI GREEK CUISINE

136 N WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND · Volusia County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table unit feta (47F - Cold Holding); sauce (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours, operator placed ice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle, on kitchen food preparation table . operator removed.

151 CANAL ST, NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottles over breading
Employee failed to wash hands as required when changing gloves while working with food. - after handling cell phone - after handling raw meat and switching to ready to eat (New employee)
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine 0 ppm cl, ran through 5x
Live, small flying insects found. 1 in the front near bread storage 2 around back prep table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pico 7/16
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2661 N ATLANTIC AVE, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (43-46F - Cold Holding); cookedmpork (45F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (43-45F - Cold Holding) inside household refrigerator at the beginning of the cook line. Establishment just opened 30 minutes prior, stated temperatures below 41F at the start of the shift. Product moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill down. Advised to consider replacing unit for more reliable commercial unit, monitor temperatures as needed. Must be in compliance upon the next unannounced inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink obstruction by garbage can in front
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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DAYTONA CATERERS AND COMMISSARY LLC

2220 HIBISCUS DR STE 7, EDGEWATER · Volusia County

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink drain

DOMINO’S #5101

2440 MAYPORT RD 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly .
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.

6005 SE US HWY 301 STE 103, HAWTHORNE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the display case reach in cooler closest the steam table, egg (49F - Cold Holding) placed in cooler around 8:20 am per operator from walk in cooler and stored in plastic container opposed to metal; ham (48F - Cold Holding) placed in cooler around 8:20 am per operator from walk in cooler. Operator turns on coolers each morning and then stocks the line with product.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects, one at front counter by point of sale and glass display case, one at front line on top of the oven and one in the prep area over in use prep table.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training certificates provided dated with 4 years instead of 3 years and all expired the previous year.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter with no water provided at all, battery powered sink with dead batteries.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on prep line used to thaw frozen chicken. Operator relocated chicken to walk in cooler.
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #498

3605 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under three compartment sink overflows when emptying three compartment sink. Employee immediately mopped to remove standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of flour at front prep area not labeled. Employee labeled container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle contacting mushrooms in prep cooler. Scoop was adjusted to prevent handle contacting food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Employee moved to mop sink.

MCALISTER'S DELI 1013

618 NW 60 ST STE C, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior toaster conveyer belt soiled with food debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainers certification number on all food handler certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled with dust near Three compartment sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces nailed to rolling rack in mop sink area not sealed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets on soda box shelf with the food contact surface facing upwards, manager flipped buckets over.
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THE TOP RESTAURANT

30 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Mobs 1 rodent dropping at the tea making stand, back kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 47° at the expo station by the walk-in cooler. Sour cream was brought ought for dinner service from a walk-in cooler 1.5 hours ago. Staff went to get an ice bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : stained cutting boards at the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : in the maintenance cleaning/battery closet, 2 holes in the walls.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the front side of ice maker bins frame are soiled.
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BAKERY MILL & DELI

1143 NW 76 BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Hot sauces for use on tables, made locally brought in from a customer. Manager unsure if hot sauces are made in a licensed establishment or is homemade, to side of safety the hot sauces were stop sold until proven otherwise.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasteurized liquid egg in walk in cooler, manager moved shell eggs below.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in walk in cooler rusted on the surface.
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. Chocolate chip cookies by cash register for customer self service missing date and address.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Bottom shelf under pan and small oven soiled with food debris on cooks line. -Reach in cooler gaskets and door jam soiled with slimy substance on reach in cooler on cooks line.
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COMFORT INN GAINESVILLE - UNIVERSITY AREA

3440 SW 40TH BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Foil-wrapped plate of personal food in kitchen reach-in cooler not identified or segregated. Employee moved to proper storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf in storage room over and next to dry food. Employee moved purse.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in storage room freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage room reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.

7700 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over pasteurized liquid egg in walk in cooler, manager moved sausage.
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. 2 current employees expired 6/2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot holding cabinet soiled with grease/food debris on cooks line.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken reach in cooler on cooks line and hot holding unit on floor in back storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda box shelf in back storage area.
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MAUDE'S CLASSIC CAFE

101 SE 2 PLACE #101, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : hand cream stored over Coffee beans. The hand cream was moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : multiple dairy products open, no date added. Dates were added to 1/2 and 1/2 and to two gallons of milk.
Food stored on floor. Observed : sealed water jugs stored on the floor. These were placed on a shelf.

1305 NW 76TH BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, primed line, added more water, unable to get strips to turn purple.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of hand sanitizer on shelf above portion cups and spoons on shelf in dry storage, manager moved chemicals away from single service items.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw chicken with gloved hand, discarded glove no handwash, put on new glove touched clean fryer basket handles, clean plates/liners.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sinks behind bar, manager placed at sink.
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201 SW 5TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE · St. Lucie County

Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ketchup. Operator removed Raw shell eggs and stored correctly.
Observed: 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.
Observed: 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 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.
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DICK MONDELLS GAINESVILLE

412 SW 4TH AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the shake hopper, dairy mix at 56°. This was in the hopper overnight per the staff.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed : employee came back in from outside and went back to the line. The person in charge interrupted the employee and sent him to was his hands, and he did.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed lack of full knowledge of time as a public health control systems that are on the form.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the hand wash sink in the prep storage kitchen was blocked by a pressure washer.
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 : 4 staff involved with food, no proof of a Certified Food Manager on shift.
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PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

3236 SW 35 BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1/2 gallon of milk in front reach-in cooler with no date marked after opening and unknown open date.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in front reach-in cooler with unknown open date. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back right kitchen hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved to lower shelf.
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6722 NW 18 DR UNIT 1, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed : 2 cold storage units lacking Ambient air thermometers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : gap at the base of the only exit door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed : the only exit door is not self closing.

LIZZY ON THE GLIZZYS

1301 N ORANGE AVE STE 102, GREEN COVE SPRINGS · Clay County

Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Per operator, cut onions and cut peppers were prepared in her private home.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Per operator, cut onions and cut peppers were prepared in her private home. Cooked peppers and onions, chili, shredded cheese, and sauerkraut held in bulk container, not individually portioned.
Food, other than frankfurters, prepared on a hot dog cart. Operator cooked peppers and onions on flat grill on hot dog cart. Cooked onions and peppers observed on the grill.
Time/temperature control for safety chili/cheese/cooked onions/cooked peppers served from a hot dog cart are not individually pre-portioned/packaged. See stop sale. Cooked peppers and onions, chili, shredded cheese, and sauerkraut held in bulk container, not individually portioned.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Per operator, not reporting daily to commissary as required. Records at commissary checked on 7/27/2026.

3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to handle clean plates. Manager had employee wash hands and change clothes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to waffle irons: cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Manager had employee place vacuum breaker on hose side splitter..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer guard for floor mixer in back prep area soiled with old food debris.
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CLAUTA'S CARIBBEAN SHACK

577 E DUVAL STREET, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese icing of red velvet cake stored on kitchen prep table, cream cheese (82F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cake with cream cheese icing was placed on table three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cake in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over fruit in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter steam table: greens (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated greens placed in steam table two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated greens on stove, 189F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager stated milk opened the previous morning. Manager placed proper date marked on milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White plate in ice machine.
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372 SE OLUSTEE AVE, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to pass through window. Employee turned containers over.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer next to pass through window.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink.

LG TASTY TREATS LLC

943 N MARRION AVE, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on prep table next to cook line grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in ice bath one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to hot dog grill: salmon (48F - Cold Holding); fish topping (49F - Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature two hours earlier. Manager added ice to cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
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. No proof of training for two employees.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to pass through window. Manager turned containers over.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 98F water.

CAPTAIN D'S #3380

2062 N MAIN ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and broken floor tiles in kitchen area.

GALAXY BURGERS BAR & GRILL

9865 BEACH BLVD STE 2, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray container of stainless steel stored next togo containers under cook line prep table. Employee removed
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands and drying hands on pants and then handling plated food
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing hands, rinse utensils and trays at front counter three compartment sink and place away to dry without sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over whip cream in reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over dressings containers in walk in cooler. Case of raw shell eggs stored over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler Frozen prep raw pork stored over frozen prep foods in reach in freezer
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 5 individual flan cups (47F - Cold Holding); 8 individual cake flan cups (49F - Cold Holding), all items stored in glass counter reach in cooler and place there from main walk in cooler around 9:30am as per employee. Unit has ice build up on top with ambient temperature at 46F. Stop sale issued. Also these are from unapproved source. Operator provided hand invoice but unable to verify approved source and operator unable to get in touch with contact person. Company name is Kiros cake with no listed address or company name online or SunBiz.
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8938 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in bar testing at 0ppm. Will utilize main dishmachine until unit can be serviced.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at parking lot side of building missing vacuum breaker. Also, missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb on non chemical side of mop sink with black hose attached.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Establishment advertises "fresh lime juice" on multiple drink menu items. Per person in charge is utilizing Natalies Bottled Juice, not squeezing on site from original fruit.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employee at time of inspection due to unable to provide date training was taken on computer system.
Improvements have been made, operator needs more time to address all vents.

TUNIS FRESHNFAST

5201 BAYMEADOWS RD, JACKSONVILLE RD · Duval County

Observed four flying insects in kitchen area around sauce bottles. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food debris along walls in kitchen, especially at cookline. Heavy dust accumulated on vents in kitchen. Several areas of the kitchen have damage to the walls.
Observed one dead roach on the floor in employee restroom. Person in charge discarded.

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