Fat Tuesday

16 Sw 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Fat Tuesday stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 15, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fat Tuesday dates to Feb 15, 2024.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Fat Tuesday is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black floor mats rolled in front of Handwash sink towards kitchen. Employee moved mats. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared unisex bathroom no cover on trash can.
32-12-5
86
Mar 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Water dispensing unit on bar.
23-03-4
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher washing dishes and then remove clean dishes from the Dishwashing machine. Inspector advised employee the importance of washing hands before taking clean dishes from Dishwashing machine
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored in Walk-in Cooler above unwashed vegetables.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (52F - Cold Holding); Tofu (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (58F-Cold Holding), All items had been in the Walk-in Cooler overnight and placed in the flip-top make table cooler 90 minutes earlier. Person In Charge placed all items in the Walk-in Cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pots of broth hot held at 84F for 90 minutes. Person In Charge reheated broth to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food ( oil)removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container at back prep table.
02D-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available..
51-18-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored above prep table in back kitchen
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board of flip-top make table, and back back stored above single serve items and flour.
40-06-5
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.
24-08-4
43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Tuesday last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Tuesday on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Fat Tuesday compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Fat Tuesday most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Fat Tuesday's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Tuesday have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Tuesday means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.