Gators Bodega
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Gators Bodega has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No change, the certificates were not made available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: no Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. No employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the cold water handle at the 3 compartment sink room hand wash sink is missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue liquid in a spray bottle, staff unaware of what it is stored, on the counter where food is bagged to go. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw hamburger beef stored over head lettuce in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line make table, Swiss cheese 48, hot dogs 46, provolone 48°. Items stocked from the walk-in cooler after lunch. Only 1 side of the unit has temperatures out of compliance. Item were ice bagged. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: no Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. No employee training.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: blue liquid on front line counter, no label.
41-17-4
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. Observed: lack of a plan, one was emailed.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. A roll was brought to the hand wash sink area. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, in the 3 compartment sink room, paper towels were not available from the towel dispenser.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employe drink stored on food service counter front line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed: the cold water handle at the 3 compartment sink room hand wash sink is missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed: plastic bottle drinks stored on the floor in storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: a hole in the 3 compartment sink wall where repairs were done. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a posted poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: mops stored in dirty water, not rinsed and hung to dry.
42-01-4
29
Sep 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole cut in the wall in the 3 compartment sink room, from a plumbing repair.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign in the 3 compartment sink area. ALSO, the front line only has a 'Hand Sink Only ' sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a cold water faucet handle missing in the 3 compartment sink area.
29-09-4
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the freestyle multiport nozzle with build up debris. ALSO, the ice chute is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow spray table cleaner lacks a description on the bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used for salsa scoop. The cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the co2 tank in the walk-in cooler was not secured. The chain was added. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee lidded drink stored over sauces in dry storage. The cup was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed: avocado in the front line make station, with a sticker attached.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: the wet mop not stored in a position to dry.
42-01-4
64
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed NITROGEN tanks not adequately secured next to walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocados) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of bread stored on floor next to walk-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Bodega last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Bodega on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Bodega?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gators Bodega.
How does Gators Bodega compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Gators Bodega most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Gators Bodega's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gators Bodega have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gators Bodega 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 Gators Bodega inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Bodega is inspected around four times per year on average.
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