Alachua Grill

3880 Ne 39 Ave Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32609

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Alachua Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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**

12A-27-4

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**

08B-38-4

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**

25-06-4

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**

40-06-5

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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**

12A-27-4

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

05-08-4

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

53A-16-4

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**

31B-02-4

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

41-17-4

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

14-11-5

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

22-20-5

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**

12B-09-5

Mar 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alachua Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alachua Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alachua Grill?

Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alachua Grill.

How does Alachua Grill compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Alachua Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Alachua Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alachua Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Alachua Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Alachua Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alachua Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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