Gainesville, Alachua County

BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE

3045 SW 34 ST STE 20, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Nov 20, 2025
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.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24206865

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the ice maker shroud has calcium/lime build up.

31A-11-4

Detail 24206867

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a bouquet of flowers in the front kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed. Corrected On-Site

40-04-4

Detail 24206868

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed : a personal care skin stick stored over the front kitchen prep table. This was given to an employee to store away. ALSO, petroleum jelly was stored on the same shelf and moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24206869

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of mangos stored in the front kitchen on the floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 24206864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : lack of a handwashing sign in both bathrooms.

25-06-4

Detail 24206866

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : the to go lids on the make table were food contact side up. All were inverted by the staff. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 23900840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed : sealed raw ribs stored over unwashed vegetables. The ribs were moved to the lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23900839

Intermediate - 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 : lack of a plan for hazardous clean up. One was emailed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23900841

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an employee drink stored on the mid kitchen prep table. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23900843

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil stored on the floor, delivery was Tuesday.

23-03-4

Detail 23900842

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the back exit door is soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 23900838

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed : wet washcloth used for wiping cutting boards and knives is not being stored is a sanitizer solution.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23451214

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: heavy whipping cream stored on the front line counter, 60°. This had been out for 1 hour per staff. This was placed open in a reach-in freezer for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 23451215

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a box lid with employee food stored in the glass top reach-in cooler, over food for the public.

10-08-5

Detail 23451212

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed on the front line ice scoop stored with handle touching ice. This was adjusted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23451213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior of the glass top reach-in cooler in the back is soiled.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23161994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat filling. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23161998

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a can and cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The can and cloth were moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23162001

Intermediate - 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. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, no visible certificate.

41-21-4

Detail 23162000

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed: a squeeze bottle at the kitchen hand wash sink, no label. Soap was added to the bottle.

08B-49-4

Detail 23161996

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: on the half wall in the kitchen, employee's drinks stored with Kosher salt. The salt was moved to dry storage. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23161997

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the glass top reach-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23161995

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the on the glass top reach-in cooler on the back wall, foreign substance and moisture buildup on the gaskets. Observed: the back door is soiled.

08B-63-4

Detail 23161999

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit/storage in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed: the wire racks with dry storage is not secured, on the way to the restrooms.

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 22906929

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Center handwash sink blocked by shelf in front and bucket within. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22906927

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cup used as scoop in bulk rice container.

12B-07-4

Detail 22906934

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on center prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22906931

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle n back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22906932

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 handle submerged in panko. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22906930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 22906933

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays stored on top shelf in kitchen area not inverted or protected.

21-38-4

Detail 22906928

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor next to center sink. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22691998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: marinating chicken at 50F in the second kitchen. This was moved uncovered to a chest freezer. ALSO, gallon milk on the front line in a reach-in cooler , 45F.

22-02-4

Detail 22691997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the leading edge of the ice shroud in the ice maker is soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 22691996

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks on prep surfaces in the first kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 22691999

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles, that protrude into the walkway.

23-03-4

Detail 22691995

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood in the second kitchen has an accumulation of dust and grease. ALSO, the table height reach-in cooler, with lift up doors, the door frames are soiled.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 22538990

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: multiple dishes on the menu lacking identification for raw or under cooked food. The consumer advisory is posted, and listed on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: There is a picture of an uncooked fish in the middle of the menu near the 4 raw item dishes are. It is ambiguous and not clearly defined, as the consumer advisory does not have the saw fish located next to it. The raw items must be clearly marked. Time Extended

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 22414286

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed: the person in charge could not relate any Big 6 illnesses. The information was emailed.

22-02-4

Detail 22414289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the front edge of the ice machine deflector shield has dark foreign substance on the edge.

31A-09-4

Detail 22414290

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the first kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by a cleaning rack. The rack was moved. ALSO, there was a sanitizer bucket in the same sink. This was removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22414283

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: multiple dishes on the menu lacking identification for raw or under cooked food. The consumer advisory is posted, and listed on the menu. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22414287

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacked paper towels. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22414284

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. Observed: lack of proof of any training. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22414285

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed liquid sugar stored in the floor on the front line. This was moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

32-16-4

Detail 22414288

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed: the bathrooms are down a hall where dry goods are stored, and guests must pass reach-in freezer and storage area to access the restroom.

May 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-20-4

Detail 21999866

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on kitchen oven handle. Manager moved tongs to top of oven. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21999865

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop next to rice warmer across from kitchen hand washing sink, 86F.