Dave & Buster's
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Dave & Buster's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Dave & Buster's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: corn salsa at the end of the cook line, 46° in a flip top. Ice bag added, 42° in 14 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun at the point is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall surrounding the mop sink has deteriorated on 2 sides. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster is open.
33-16-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line, chicken bread area chicken 47, fish 51, chicken 55. These items were brought from the walk-in cooler to stock after lunch. Theses items were iced down and were reaching 41F in 18 minutes. **Corrected On-Site* **Warning* ALSO, the reach-in cooler Thai chili sauce 44F, cut tomato 57(cut after lunch), tomato mix 47. All items were originally in plastic food pans, and due to lack of spacer bars were double panned. Other time/temperature control for safety items were at 42° and below. Icing was being accomplished at this unit also. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dawn spray stored on a prep table on the back line. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener has dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, 4 soda nozzles have build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: soufflé cup used to portion on the cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris on it. ALSO, the reach-in cooler with the 4 open liquid egg cartons, has an accumulation of debris between the door.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocados on the cook line with the product sticker still attached. These were moved back to prep. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall at the mop sink is comprised and has a hole.
36-24-5
55
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Kendrick expired 8-9-2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the far end reach-in cooler on the cook line has an accumulation of debris. ALSO, the back line cutting board is stained. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food on it. ALSO, 2 of the bar soda guns are soiled.
22-02-4
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: the bar ice scoop touching product.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on the floor under the cook line hand wash sink.
08B-38-4
74
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: marinated chicken at the end of the cook line in a reach-in cooler 44F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, chicken portioned in bags earlier today, 45F, on the cook line. These were placed flat on a tray and moved to the walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Kendrick 8-9-2022, and Doug, 11-8-21, have certificates expiring on the dates shown here.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles at the wait station have buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed: ice buckets stored open end up. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
67
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish fillets in the Reach in Cooler on the cook line with temperature of 58F. Fish had been in the Reach in Cooler over night. Manager voluntarily discarded the fish fillets.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish fillets in the Reach in Cooler on the cook line with temperature of 58F. Fish had been in the Reach in Cooler over night. Manager voluntarily discarded the fish fillets.
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Reach in Freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.
How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Dave & Buster's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dave & Buster'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 Dave & Buster's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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