Gator China
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Gator China has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 75, putting Gator China squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Tylenol stored next to pineapple juice on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager removed Tylenol from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Manager placed beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated item was cooked and placed in freezer then removed from the freezer on 9/5. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of peppers and onions stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in three compartment sink, 200 ppm. Manager added water to dilute chlorine, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Apr 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to three compartment sink.
29-34-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line cooler. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table across from cook line fryer. Employee coat stored on cooking oil next to back door. Manager moved items to area where personal items are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf next to walk-in cooler. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of rice and flour stored in back of kitchen. Manager closed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored mop sink area. Manager hung mop up to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and began handling clean utensils on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 8/4/2023. Manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee certificates with no expiration dates and certificate number. Manager completed certificates. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf underneath prep table across from walk-in cooler. Shelf in back of kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of Red Bull on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager discarded can of Red Bull. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in parking lot area. Manager closed lid to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed plastic on top of containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from walk-in cooler.
21-12-4
41
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator China on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator China?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gator China.
How does Gator China compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Gator China most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Gator China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gator China have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gator China 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 China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator China is inspected around three times per year on average.
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