Bestea & the Loop Cake
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Bestea & the Loop Cake stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Bestea & the Loop Cake trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
67
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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.
08B-49-4
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**
10-08-5
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.
23-03-4
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-02-5
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.
41-21-4
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**
08B-49-4
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.
23-03-4
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.
08B-63-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the glass top reach-in cooler.
36-22-4
52
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cup used as scoop in bulk rice container.
14-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle n back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
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.
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor next to center sink. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
03A-02-5
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.
22-02-4
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.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles, that protrude into the walkway.
10-20-4
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.
23-03-4
67
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
02B-01-5
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
53B-01-5
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.
11-07-5
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.
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
02B-01-5
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**
31B-02-4
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**
08B-47-4
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.
32-16-4
50
May 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw wings stored in reach in cooler in kitchen over Ready-To-Eat sauces.
08A-02-6
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 person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( flour and sugar ) from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food ( rice). **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee eating in food prep area and drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored on preptable.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Aloe Vera syrup, Chicken broth, and oil on the floor in the dry goods storage area . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food ( flour)
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in freezer by restroom soiled.
23-03-4
50
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bestea & the Loop Cake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bestea & the Loop Cake on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bestea & the Loop Cake?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bestea & the Loop Cake.
How does Bestea & the Loop Cake compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Bestea & the Loop Cake most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Bestea & the Loop Cake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bestea & the Loop Cake have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bestea & the Loop Cake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bestea & the Loop Cake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bestea & the Loop Cake is inspected around four times per year on average.
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