Italian Gator Pizza

1728 W University Ave #A, Gainesville, FL 32603

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Italian Gator Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Italian Gator Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Gainesville restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : a mall employee doing food prep, over 60 days, no proof of training.

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored over food service gloves in the hallway.

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the soda machine drain pan has moist foreign substance in it.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee food stored over shredded cheese in the glass door reach-in cooler. The sandwiches were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 1 tank is not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: washing being done in the center sink.

16-13-5

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Italian Gator Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Italian Gator Pizza on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Italian Gator Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Italian Gator Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Italian Gator Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Italian Gator Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Italian Gator Pizza 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 Italian Gator Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Italian Gator Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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