Bolay
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Bolay eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 152-155F thermometer was ran multiple times. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag hanging on clean dish rack near dish machine, manager moved items to office area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack next to Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies located on the front counter for customer self service. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under spray sink near dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bag of salt on floor in back closet, manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
67
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took sip of drink changed gloves no hand wash then started building a customers food bowl.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Undercooked beef over fully cooked chicken in hot box. Operator moved chicken above beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Both under the table hot boxes missing time stamps, operator stamped boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room ice chute white piece. Water dispensing spout on drink machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Air vent near back door in kitchen. -Ceiling tile with old water stain/mark near dish machine area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of reach in freezer not inverted, manager flipped bucket over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ledge above sanitizer solution and clean dish drying area of Three compartment sink. Employee moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food and cake on shelf above raw chicken in walk in cooler, manager stated they are personal foods, spoke to manager about put items at the bottom and labeling.
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and chia parfaits. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution in Three compartment sink.
16-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack by Handwash sink at entrance to kitchen.
24-08-4
41
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket retested to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (45-48F - Cold Holding) item has been in cooler since yesterday, operator stated they temp items before placing lids on cooled item indicating proper cooling but not proper cold holding.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (45-48F - Cold Holding) item has been in cooler since yesterday, operator stated they temp items before placing lids on cooled item indicating proper cooling but not proper cold holding. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Menu board has astricks next to salmon indicating item can be served undercooked, manager states it is fully cooked. Letter from distributer was obtained stating salmon has undergone parasite destruction. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical cleaning wipes and windex on counter next to plastic wrap and above food items in dry storage cabinets. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles near storage racks and office area where a leak had occurred.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine. Operator flipped bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee Gatorade on top of reach in cooler behind cash register. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers in dish pit area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener table attachment soiled. Operator cleaned. Exterior sliding doors to ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
33
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bolay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bolay on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bolay?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bolay.
How does Bolay compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Bolay most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Bolay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bolay have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bolay 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 Bolay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bolay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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