Bama's Soulfood

510 Ne Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
American
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

Bama's Soulfood appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Bama's Soulfood's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2024, operator paid online during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled.
36-73-4
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Rice, Mac n cheese, yams, dressing, baked chicken, and hamburger steak. **Admin Complaint**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic Jugs inside Handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
55
Mar 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bama's Soulfood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bama's Soulfood on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Bama's Soulfood compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Bama's Soulfood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Bama's Soulfood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bama's Soulfood have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bama's Soulfood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.