Depot Station
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Depot Station has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Depot Station's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment puts tofu in pickle brine lets it sit for a few days to soak in flavors, they make batches that lasts about 2 weeks. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on cooks line. Reach in cooler racks in storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment puts tofu in pickle brine lets it sit for a few days to soak in flavors, they make batches that lasts about 2 weeks. **Warning**
03G-46-2
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at Three compartment sink behind the bar area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table over reach in freezer, manager moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Sides of cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paint on wall is chipping off of wall above Three compartment sink area causing the wall to not be smooth anymore.
36-30-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer solution that has old food debris in Three compartment sink in kitchen.
16-05-4
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tofu prepped 8/21.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15-20 droppings on floor under reach in coolers and Three compartment sink behind beer/wine only bar. Bar is located at opposite end of building. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets and tums medicine next to flour bin and single service lids, employee moved items to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives between reach in cooler and cutting board, employee moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer and gaskets located on cooks line. Interior glass door freezer in room across breezeway. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Multiple areas in bar area when closed you can see sun shining through indicating gaps. Manager stated they have addressed issues with the city. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer interior edge is chipped off.
14-11-5
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 bottles of medicine in same container as clean reach in cooler spacers on dry storage shelf.
41-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden support pieces on dry storage rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Multiple gaps between wooden walls in bar area, hole in floor/wall juncture at the end of bar, door in kitchen by Handwash sink gap on the side of the door.
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line the make reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Loaf of bread in reach in freezer prep area no cover, manager discarded bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Table top sanitizer spray hanging on shelf next to clean utensils and coffee filters.
41-10-4
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. No training observed for any employees.
11-26-1
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. 2 employees working longer than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor in air conditioning closet, operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both large sliding doors in the bar area. Door near Handwash sink in kitchen. Sun shining through indicating a gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving in prep area has wooden pieces attached that are not sealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer on cooks line the gaskets are soiled. Wooden piece attached to storage shelf soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top shelf of cooks line, operator placed a piece of parchment paper on the top of boxes to protect the food contact from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg reach in cooler behind the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in cup in bar seating area.
25-02-4
50
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Depot Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Depot Station on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Depot Station?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Depot Station.
How does Depot Station compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Depot Station most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Depot Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Depot Station have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Depot Station means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Depot Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Depot Station is inspected around four times per year on average.
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