Gainesville, Alachua County

ALACHUA GRILL

3880 NE 39 AVE STE C, Gainesville, FL 32609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 24452651

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line wearing gloves dropped a spatula on the floor, picked it up and took to dishwash area, removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed with Manager.

01B-02-5

Detail 24452641

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. COLD HOLDING cold cuts 54, 56F in flip-top make table cooler cold cuts above container fill line not at proper temperature. Cold cut had been in flip-top make table cooler overnight. Cold cuts below container fill line were at proper temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 24452645

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COLD HOLDING cold cuts 54, 56F in flip-top make table cooler cold cuts above container fill line not at proper temperature. Cold cut had been in flip-top make table cooler overnight. Cold cuts below container fill line were at proper temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 24452648

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the coffee bar

31A-09-4

Detail 24452652

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handwash sink blocked by mop bucket. Mop bucket moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24452644

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink sign missing at coffee bar handwash sink. No towels at front handwash sink. Manager placed towels next to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24452654

Intermediate - 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. Two food handler certificates expired

41-17-4

Detail 24452649

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24452655

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in coffee bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 24452646

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table with single service trays. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24452650

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. soiled oven gloves stored about food trays liners. Employee purse on slicing machine prep table. Manager moved all items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 24452643

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine at coffee bar.

02D-03-4

Detail 24452647

Basic - 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. Muffins and bagels in grab and go basket in front of register lack Name and address of the establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 24452653

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24452642

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shopping bag (lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut peppers ) in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24086969

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24086971

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket hanging on dry good storage rack

12B-13-4

Detail 24086970

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. employee drinking reach in cooler above food served to the public.

25-06-4

Detail 24086974

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24086973

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( lettuce ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( portioned cold cuts ) in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 24086972

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23386946

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at end of cook line.

53B-10-4

Detail 23386947

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate missing information.

08B-38-4

Detail 23386945

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Repeat Violation

10-04-5

Detail 23386943

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for nuts on dry storage shelf next to back door.

23-03-4

Detail 23386944

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler and freezer at end of cook line. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23386949

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on counter across from reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Employee turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23386948

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on dry storage shelf next to back door.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-09-4

Detail 22954948

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs changed gloves and proceeded to handle clean to go boxes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22954949

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine behind front counter. Employee placed bucket underneath front counter. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22954952

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

11-26-1

Detail 22954947

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. No proof of employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.

41-17-4

Detail 22954950

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored underneath front counter. Employee added label to spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22954954

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22954953

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22954951

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 22567907

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 22567905

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat stored on bag of coffee beans on storage shelf. Manager placed employee coat in bin for employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22567904

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to cook line grill. Manager place cooking oil on shelf next to cook line grill. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22567906

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on reach-in cooler next to front counter. Employee turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 22307476

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands after changing gloves. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

53A-16-4

Detail 22307473

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.

31B-02-4

Detail 22307474

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink in dish area. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22307478

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

41-17-4

Detail 22307479

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid in dish area.

22-20-5

Detail 22307477

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine behind front counter.

12B-09-5

Detail 22307480

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in prep area. Manager had employee discard gum. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22307475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for reach-in cooler next to cook line reach-in freezer.

Mar 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.