Ivoire Delice & Market
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Ivoire Delice & Market, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Ivoire Delice & Market on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead flies throughout back storage garage and dry storage room.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (127F - Hot Holding); plantain (118F - Hot Holding); vegetables (122F - Hot Holding) retemped items plantain no change, fish 166, vegetables 172. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler, employee moved eggs below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, water was very hot, operator remade sanitizer with room temperature water retested at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener blade soiled. Interior oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and spoon on Handwash sink in prep area, operator moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near ice machine, operator placed new roll at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on top of reach in cooler with the food contact surface facing upwards. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round cutting board on table on cooks line that has cut marks and is cracked.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave the finish is peeling away. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
29
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line: chicken (124F - Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (74F - Hot Holding); plantains (93F - Hot Holding) employee placed chicken in oven, Mac n cheese on stove top, and discarded plantains. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 droppings in large back storage room containing tools, metal shelving, and couch (no food storage.) **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Hefty plastic containers with hinged lids holding vegetables in reach in cooler.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic container on shelf above Three compartment sink heavily stained. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. 3 employees working in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. 3 employees working in kitchen no food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler such as soups, meats, and reach in cooler has cheesecakes and cut tomatoes. Items made previous days, employee started date marking. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Red sanitizing bucket on prep table stained yellow by food juices. Operator discarded sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large box of Togo cups on floor in back storage room. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on top of reach in cooler by Three compartment sink. White Togo boxes on top shelf of cooks line, operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Opened bag of chicken in chest reach in freezer, operator moved to closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and fish thawing at room temperature on back prep shelf. Manager placed item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Frames attached to wall around swinging doors is wooden and not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed soap suds in sanitizer compartment when sanitizing dishes, operator remade sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
16-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small plastic containers stacked at Three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Round cutting board with cut marks and board is cracked. Containers blue lid cracked holding soup in walk in cooler. Interior microwave on cooks line the tops seal/paint if chipping/melting off.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in hallway and in back large storage room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of jasmine rice on floor in back storage room, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee bathroom in side hallway.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden table on back side of cooks line, wooden pieces under ice machine, wooden boards at the end of cooks line lining wall.
14-47-4
20
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
82
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ivoire Delice & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ivoire Delice & Market on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ivoire Delice & Market?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ivoire Delice & Market.
How does Ivoire Delice & Market compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Ivoire Delice & Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Ivoire Delice & Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ivoire Delice & Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ivoire Delice & Market 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 Ivoire Delice & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ivoire Delice & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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