Gainesville, Alachua County

ANF GYROS AND GRILL

826 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
4 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24539146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over fully cooked chicken breast in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved cooked chicken to the top. Raw fish over potatoes and corn in walk in cooler, manager moved potatoes and corn. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 24539150

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee organizing reach in cooler touched raw beef patty then immediately touched other ready to eat clean containers.

03A-02-5

Detail 24539157

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (61F - Cold Holding) item sitting on cart of cooks line, manager stated item sits for 1 hour, usually sells out then another container is placed there. If not sold within 1 hour item is placed back in cooler. Spoke to manager about adding item to time as a public health control and provided paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24539142

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on top shelf above pita bread on cooks line, manager moved chemical. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24539149

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior table top toaster oven, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24539144

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boxes of supplies in and in front of Handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

53A-02-7

Detail 24539151

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24539141

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Restaurant uses quaternary ammonia and chlorine no strips.

53B-01-5

Detail 24539147

Intermediate - 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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24539154

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on top shelf above pita bread on cooks line not labeled, manager stated it was cleaner. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24539148

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents on cooks line soiled with dust.

50-09-4

Detail 24539145

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed at front counter. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24539155

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved drink to the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24539156

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and laddle on oven door handle, manager moved utensils. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 24539143

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in prep/warewashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 24539153

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom area of prep table soiled. Interior reach in freezer in back hallway. Repeat Violation

32-24-5

Detail 24539152

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Operator has key pads and "out of service" signs posted on restroom doors to deter the homeless persons from taking showers in restrooms. Manager took down signs and stated he will monitor the bathrooms and homeless personnel and give code to customers only. Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-28-4

Detail 24189455

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants, pulled pants up, then touched spatula handle. Inspector stopped employee and spoke to him about proper handwashing.

08A-05-6

Detail 24189459

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over kiwis in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp/fish over cooked chicken breast in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager moved all raw items to the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24189456

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior small oven by steam table on cooks line, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24189453

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple bottles of drinks in Handwash sink behind front counter.

16-32-5

Detail 24189464

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses chlorine but has quaternary ammonia test strips. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24189463

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by water heater.

41-17-4

Detail 24189457

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by ice machine, operator labeled as surface cleaner. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24189462

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed behind front counter.

12B-07-4

Detail 24189460

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above togo boxes by sauce station, manager discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24189454

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 77F on back line by steam table. Tongs on oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 24189452

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sauce bottle lids are soiled with built up sauce. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24189458

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef patties in walk in freezer no cover, manager moved item to cooks line for service. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 24189461

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust above Three compartment sink. Air vent soiled on ceiling above Three compartment sink.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23924825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs below. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23924819

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple powerade drinks in Handwash sink at front counter, operator stated he is discarding drinks. Repeat Violation

16-32-5

Detail 23924824

Intermediate - 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 test strips but is using chlorine. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23924820

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23924818

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above reach in freezer on back line, operator moved drinks below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23924821

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shirt hanging on soda box storage rack, employee moved. Phone and ear buds on shelf above reach in freezer, operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23924822

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.

10-02-4

Detail 23924823

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on the side of reach in cooler, one part of tongs is touching trash can, operator removed tongs and placed at dish area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23924816

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter handwash sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23924817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on back line. Repeat Violation

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-12-4

Detail 23504721

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken breast from cooler started cooking it, changed gloves but no hand wash then started grabbing togo box and other various items.

12A-28-4

Detail 23504726

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants/shirt then placed on gloves and started touching clean equipment handles. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 23504729

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front counter reach in cooler opened 2 days ago.

22-02-4

Detail 23504733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler and white board at Three compartment sink both stained. The back side of gyro cooker. Interior reach in cooler behind front counter. Interior oven. Scoop inside sugar bin is soiled with old sugar/food build up. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23504722

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink behind front counter has boxes of product on floor in front of sink making the sink inaccessible.

27-18-4

Detail 23504732

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater not on during inspection, manager tried getting hot water heater to work but was unsuccessful. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 23504724

Intermediate - 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 test strips but is using chlorine bleach.

11-26-1

Detail 23504731

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. One employee who has been working for 2 weeks. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23504725

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed at front counter.

14-09-4

Detail 23504736

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler and at Three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 23504727

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on shelf next to wing sauce bottles over wing toss prep area on cooks line, employee moved drinks to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23504728

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In small walk in freezer inside walk in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 23504734

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at 67F by rice and beans hot holding area. Tongs and ladle on oven door handle on cooks line, manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23504730

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind Handwash sink at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 23504723

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Drying rack above Three compartment sink is soiled. Honey bottle warmer soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23504735

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in Three compartment sink, operator turned on cold water faucet. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

12A-25-4

Detail 23063576

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped nose with back of gloved hand then continued putting together ham and cheese.

12A-28-4

Detail 23063573

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up with gloved hands then continued putting ham and cheese together.

08A-05-6

Detail 23063577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, manager moved potatoes. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23063567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) item sitting on counter on cooks line, no time mark and time application was not filled out, manger filled out application and decided to put wings on time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23063568

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Packets of wing dust by floor cleaner in mop sink area, manger discarded wing dust packets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23063578

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 4 way splitter added to mop sink faucet 2 of hose bibbs is missing backflows.

22-02-4

Detail 23063564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior table top oven.

11-26-1

Detail 23063574

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. 3 new employees working during inspection.

41-17-4

Detail 23063570

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on bottom shelf on cooks line, manager labeled as cleaner. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23063572

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine and Handwash sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23063569

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bbq sauce in back storage area, manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23063575

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer inside walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 23063579

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin by Togo window, manager placed ice scoop handle out of ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23063565

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard. Reach in cooler doors gasket soiled on cooks line.

33-16-4

Detail 23063571

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The side sliding door open on dumpster.

25-05-4

Detail 23063566

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in mop sink side area. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22730520

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheesecakes (46F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22730514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecakes (46F - Cold Holding) items in display reach in cooler the outside thermostat read 46-48F the internal thermometer read 46F, some items were just placed in the cooler this morning and some overnight, the overnight items were discarded and ones that juts restocked were moved to a different cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22730515

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray can on top of ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 22730519

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior table top oven, old food debris was pushed to the back of oven. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22730513

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer under shelves. Wall soiled outside of office.

08B-38-4

Detail 22730517

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of gizzards on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22730516

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle touching ice.

25-06-4

Detail 22730512

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes in back storage area, operator flipped over. Togo cup lids on floor in back storage area, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22730518

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin on wheels by Togo window containing sugar.

Feb 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 22637968

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills by crock pot full of beans. Fly spray can on shelf over canned mushrooms and bulk rice bin. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-28-4

Detail 22637975

High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee had arms crossed with gloved hands waiting for orders then touched cutting board. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 22637978

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloved hands then grabbed fryer basket handles.

08A-05-6

Detail 22637971

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over potatoes in walk in cooler, operator moved potatoes over shrimp. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22637970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (48-52F - Cold Holding) item sitting on cart out of temperature control, operator has blank time as a public health control application, spoke to him about filling out time as a public health control and time marking items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22637976

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior table top oven. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 22637972

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At Handwash sink by ice machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 22637979

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corn cooked 2 day ago and deli meat opened 1 day ago items in walk in cooler. Manager dated. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22637973

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on cooks line.

14-09-4

Detail 22637967

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 22637974

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and carton of cigarettes on shelf above sauce bottle station. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22637977

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22637969

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior crock pot holding beans. Soda nozzle backsplash area of drink machine in lobby. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22637980

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink in mop sink area. Repeat Violation

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-28-4

Detail 22350421

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up with gloved hands, then continued building sandwich, spoke to manager about going over handwashing with employees.

03A-02-5

Detail 22350426

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); raw batter water (66F - Cold Holding) items sitting at room temperature, spoke to operator about adding to time as a public health control application or keeping items under 41F, operator chose to time mark items and started filling out application during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22350417

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 next to seasonings in dry storage area across from Three compartment sink. Container of medicine pills on shelf above reach in freezer across from cooks line. Fly spray can stored on top shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line and can on shelf above Togo sauce packets. Operator moved all chemicals away from food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22350418

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior small oven/toaster.

14-01-5

Detail 22350419

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple 2 oz plastic cups in seasoning containers.

24-05-4

Detail 22350425

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine, operator flipped bucket over. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22350414

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter next to Togo sauces, 2 drinks on cooks line table. Employees had moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22350423

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on table above packs of croutons near front counter, employee moved keys. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22350412

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple times on floor in small walk in freezer inside walk in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 22350413

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 spoons in water at 100F by rice cooker. Operator dumped water. Spoon/ladle on oven door handle, employee moved item. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22350424

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22350415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle backsplash of soda machine in lobby.

25-05-4

Detail 22350422

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service napkins on floor in back storage hallway.

29-11-4

Detail 22350411

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink near mop sink when water is running the pipes under sink leaks.

42-01-4

Detail 22350420

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

45-02-4

Detail 22350416

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Recharge zone by back door.

May 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08B-56-4

Detail 22018932

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Half a watermelon stored in the ice machine. Operator is too burn ice.

16-37-1

Detail 22018931

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