Flatfish

308 Nw 5 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Flatfish stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Flatfish's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over butter and cream cheese in reach in cooler in storage area, operator placed salmon at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. custard filled donuts (62-63F - Cold Holding) operator stated items do not sit at front counter more than 4 hours, she added items to the time as a public health control application. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the threaded water faucet at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. On the backside of building where mop sink is located.

33-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior white reach in freezer in storage area. Double door reach in cooler door jam soiled in storage area. Hood filters above fryers. Stove top/range area soiled in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle in flour and powdered sugar containers, operator moved scoops handles. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above Handwash sink in kitchen.

36-24-5

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) item sitting on counter for no more than 15 minutes for an order, operator placed back in cooler to drop temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw fish and chicken then changed gloves no Handwash in between, inspector had employee wash hands before starting to work with other foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Painters brush with metal piece over attached bristles, operator discarded brushes and ordered food grade brushes. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-14-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle. Knife between wall and pipe.

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in dry storage closet.

14-47-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the hose Bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board hanging on clean dish rack with deep cut marks. Chopper plastic bowl cracked.

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flatfish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flatfish on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flatfish?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flatfish.

How does Flatfish compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Flatfish most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Flatfish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flatfish have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flatfish 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 Flatfish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flatfish is inspected around two times per year on average.

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