Court of Hero's
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Court of Hero's appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Court of Hero's latest score of 82 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the bar 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm. Sanitizer was added to 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Observed: lack of any proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the make table cutting boards have deep cuts with dark stains. ALSO, the bar soda gun and nozzles have build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall area over the pizza make area has paint that has peeled off.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area that the milkshake spindle attaches has build up. Staff started to clean this area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the cove molding at the kitchen swinging door has an accumulation of grease/soil.
36-10-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: there is an accumulation of dust on the walls in the kitchen. 60 days and a Call back inspection will be done. Some vents and tiles remain soiled. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
95
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4
86
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the bar 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm. Quaternary amonia was made to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: over the counter nutrition supplements stored on the pizza prep table. These were placed in a pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: the open milk at the bar, over 24 hours, did not have a date mark. A date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the right soda gun at the bar has buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with ice in it. The ice was then melted. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the pressurized nitrous tank in the corner was not secured.
51-11-4
52
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk-in cooler: marinara 45, house ranch 46, chicken 47F. The chicken was in the freezer yesterday. A box by the cooling fans was blocking the flow of air(cooled air blows against the wall). The boxes were moved. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ranch made on site not date marked from yesterday. A label was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
67
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 1 can of lives and 1 can of tomato sauce heavily dented, on the dry goods shelf.
01B-01-4
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: lack of a plan. One was emailed and printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the right soda gun is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: multiple soufflé cups used to scoop/measure dry goods.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a pressurized tank stored by the back door, not secured, no collar. This was placed outside, laid down behind the walk-in cooler until it can be picked up. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 employee drinks stored over/next to food in the prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a duffle bag over dry goods.
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: a choking poster was not available. One was emailed and printed. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the round bulk seasoning containers are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: bulk white dry goods lacking a label, in a bus pan on a shelf.
02D-01-5
43
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen Publix potato salad and valentine candy stored above food served to the pubic and not identified as personal food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employees in kitchen with not hair guard or beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle to walk-in-cooler in disrepair NA does not hold do,or closed, currently using a five gallon bottle of water to keep door closed **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in kitchen over pizza prep and oven entrance.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at self-serve station in next to register.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef patties not covered in walk-in-freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (tomato and spinach ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( wings ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three-compartment sink
29-11-4
47
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 containers of wings held overnight with cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Wings (46, 45, 45, 44F - Cold Holding). Some trays were dated five days ago. Wings were precooked, heated and then cooled down in the Walk-in Cooler and stored overnight in the Walk-in Cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022...expired **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 8 containers of wings held overnight with cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Wings (46, 45, 45, 44F - Cold Holding). Some trays were dated five days ago. Wings were precooked, heated and then cooled down in the Walk-in Cooler and stored overnight in the Walk-in Cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in kitchen and behind the establishment.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk-in Freezer door damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in kitchen where pizza slices are kept on time on shelf, the shelves and walls around the pizza have accumulated dust.
08B-36-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Court of Hero's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Court of Hero's on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Court of Hero's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Court of Hero's.
How does Court of Hero's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Court of Hero's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Court of Hero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Court of Hero's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Court of Hero's 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 Court of Hero's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Court of Hero's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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