Blueline Q
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Blueline Q has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Blueline Q is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection license expired 06/01/2025 and open and operating being utilized to serve food to the public. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: At time of follow up inspection license remains expired 06/01/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler at 48F. Operator states milk was out on the counter for approximately 15 minutes. Operator moved milk to reach in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later at 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Operator states test strips have been ordered and waiting on delivery. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach in cooler raw animal products stored over commercial dressings. Person in charge arranged appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and cut cabbage sitting out on prep area at 64-68F. Recommend holding items on time. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wastewater on ground from failed system. Observed water draining directly on to the ground under unit when hand wash sink is on. Person in charge states pipe must have broken off. **Warning**
28-16-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels from hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not observed in unit in 2in figures.
50-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on shelf with food. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored over prep table. Person in charge states not in use.
35B-02-4
47
Sep 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes on the grill being hot held at 112F. Manager advised that potatoes were placed for hot holding 30 minute prior. Manager placed on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed brisket cooling for 45 minutes at ambient temperature with a temperature of 105F. Manager placed brisket in Reach in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of single serve ketchup packets stored on the floor. Manager placed box on pail 6" above the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blueline Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blueline Q on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blueline Q?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blueline Q.
How does Blueline Q compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Blueline Q most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Blueline Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blueline Q have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blueline Q means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blueline Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blueline Q is inspected around two times per year on average.
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