Gator Btw
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Gator Btw has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Gator Btw is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed behind the front counter corner. Establishment is using a designated dump sink as a handwash sink located immediately across from where the handwash sink was located. Handwash sink behind bar in special occasion/storage room has drainage pipe removed and faucet handles removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Establishment submitted a remodel to plan review on August 11, 2025. Plan review responded that application was received and is under review. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
39
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line reach-in freezer: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved chicken to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle underneath front counter.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked tuna. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on kitchen shelf.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
16-46-4
58
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sauerkraut dented along the top and bottom seam. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella stored on dry goods storage area. Manager removed umbrella **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Employee put on beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer on ceiling
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service paper trays not inverted or protected on the cookline. Employee inserted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves showing signs of rust in walk-in-cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Mop placed to air dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid behind front counter. Employee placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee behind front counter chewing gum.
12B-09-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Manager turned bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of Baby Rays on floor at end of bar. Manager placed containers on shelf in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill and fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen in front of walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dish area.
36-22-4
78
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grease lift next to container of chips underneath prep table on cook line. Manager moved grease lift to area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. Manager stated dishes would be sanitized in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area hand washing sink full of ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored next to soda boxes on shelf next to clean dish rack. Employee placed shoes in office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed pickles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager had employee wash rinse and sanitize scoop and place in pan on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of bun toaster greasy. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
45
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. A technician was called. The operator states they have enough dishes to make it until close. There is no 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2022.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer with dried food debris on the back side by the guard. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the cable for the bulk co2 is not in place. The cable was added and locked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator Btw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator Btw on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator Btw?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gator Btw.
How does Gator Btw compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Gator Btw most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Gator Btw's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gator Btw have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gator Btw 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 Gator Btw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator Btw is inspected around three times per year on average.
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