Bojangles' # 1262

3120 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Bojangles' # 1262 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Bojangles' # 1262's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

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

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over unsealed raw pork in the cook line reach-in freezer. The items were switched. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the water bath for chicken 73F. This was changed out and ice was added in and below. 41F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda cones and tea nozzles have build up.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the fry line hand wash sink was blocked by a rolling cart. The cart was moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the fry line hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the fry line reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb next to dumpster with no vacuum breaker

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the men's room and no paper towels at hand wash sink by drive thru window. Employee restocked items **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink next to grill in kitchen

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense flour in kitchen. Employee removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and used aprons hanging from shelf above cooking oil and flour.

40-06-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of napkins stored on floor. Employee placed boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojangles' # 1262 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojangles' # 1262 on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojangles' # 1262?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bojangles' # 1262.

How does Bojangles' # 1262 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Bojangles' # 1262 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Bojangles' # 1262's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bojangles' # 1262 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bojangles' # 1262 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 Bojangles' # 1262 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bojangles' # 1262 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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