Garlic N Ginger
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Garlic N Ginger has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Garlic N Ginger's latest score of 95 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the wall and floor behind the cook line has grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Parts of this area have been cleaned, further cleaning is necessary. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
95
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : build up of grease behind the cook line equipment. ALSO, spilled dry rice in the dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Rice has been cleaned up. Behind cook line has been worked on, some cleaning remains. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
95
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap at the bottom of the back door, when the door is closed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Observed: 2 dead roaches under/near the kitchen hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed: a can of residential Raid on the floor in storage.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: soda nozzles with build up. The owner started to disassembling the soda tower for cleaning. ALSO, a white cutting board has dark stains on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: approximately 14 dead roaches on a sticky board trap in a trash can. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap at the bottom of the back door, when the door is closed.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area between the cook line reach-in cooler and the expo table, there is an accumulation of dried food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the wall and floor behind the cook line has an accumulation of grease.
36-10-4
64
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: prep cook cutting cucumbers, no gloves. Gloves were added. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed: shell eggs at Ambient air temperature of 71F, on the cook line. The owner had the eggs put back in the reach-in cooler. These had been out since 12:15. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards have deep cuts and stains. ALSO, the Coke soda nozzle had an abundant accumulation of debris on the diffuser. This was cleaned. This item **Corrected On-Site* *Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the hand wash sink at the dish wash machine area lacked paper towels. Paper towels were added to the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a plastic covered container stored in the black reach-in cooler, turned out to be employee food. This was not marked. This was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: 2-3 hood filters were missing.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Observed: the drapes at the entrance to the kitchen are soiled.
21-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back door has an accumulation of soil on it.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: a metal pan of cooked plant food stored on a cart in front of the dish wash machine area hand wash sink. The cart was rolled away. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
45
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (rice in walk-in-cooler ) **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in from of walk-in-cooler and in dishwash area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup stored on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
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 server station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed espresso coffee pot in hand wash sink entering kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice in Walk-in Cooler. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles entering Walk-in Freezer
36-17-5
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 in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garlic N Ginger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garlic N Ginger on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garlic N Ginger?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garlic N Ginger.
How does Garlic N Ginger compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Garlic N Ginger most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Garlic N Ginger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Garlic N Ginger have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Garlic N Ginger 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 Garlic N Ginger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garlic N Ginger is inspected around four times per year on average.
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