Looseys

120 Sw 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Looseys has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Looseys on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5-8 flies in back dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed approximately 4 flies around soda box storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 6/1/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file, employees prepping in back storage room no Handwash sink present. Operator also was saying he wanted to add a prep sink, spoke to operator about submitting plans to accurately reflect the plans at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Plans not yet submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee slicing onions with bare hands, inspector spoke with employee about wearing gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on shelf above flour on cooks line, operator moved chemical. Stereo fuel container on shelf above seasoning and mayo containers on dry storage shelf. Operator moved all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Blanched French fries at the bottom of shelf on cooks line, establishment has time as a public health control application for French fries, employee placed time on fries 30 prior to inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding) item out of cooler at battering station, employee added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler cooks line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file, employees prepping in back storage room no Handwash sink present. Operator also was saying he wanted to add a prep sink, spoke to operator about submitting plans to accurately reflect the plans at establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the dish machine area. Vents soiled above walkway into kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on wheels in back storage area no label, operator stated it is flour.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in seasoned flour container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wooden drop ceiling in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in cabinet under tea urn in server alley.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to mandolin slicer, employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of fryers and around drain on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in back storage alley the interior doors have exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelving in back prep/storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Behind the bar holding canned beers. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncooked pasta container on dry storage shelves, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted on the surface.
14-17-4
23
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cup of sanitizer water next to hot sauce squeeze bottle, manager moved sanitizer to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters served on new years observed tag with no date mark of last served. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf across from cooking equipment holding box of salt, the shelf is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Smoked cigarettes on shelf in service hallway that has 2 ice machines, produce reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
12B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in prep area. Wooden area around light on cooks line.
14-47-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler cooks line with deep cut marks. Reach in freezer in storage hallway the interior has exposed insulation. One spatula on cooks line hanging on hook the rubber piece is in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line drain cap, at dishwashing area, and service alley.
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish storage shelf in back prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above fire sprinkler system there is a hole in the ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
55
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rinsing off dishes at sink and place dirty equipment in dishmachine and then proceed to take clean equipment from clean side of dishmachine. Also Observed employee walk in dishwash area from outdoor area and handle clean equipment that had come out of dishmachine . Discusssed with Manager and he advised that he was going to do a refresher course with employee.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed shredded chicken that was cooked 45 minutes earlier and shredded cooling at ambient room temperature. Chicken was at 102F. Employee placed Chicken in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink sink at bar used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen and in walk-in-cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling between dishwash area and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom and in unisex bathroom in back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink next to prep area and stored on middle shelf of dry goods storage rack. Employee removed drink from dry goods storage area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights in server area do not have a light shield or sleeve coating.
38-07-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind dishmachine not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
52
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging mid way up on clean ware rack in kitchen. Manager removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense Panco.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling between ware-wash area and cookline
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager placed buckets in ware-wash area **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment 0perating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2021
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back hallway door leading to exterior of building
35B-01-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed bathroom in back kitchen with no self closing mechanism.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of aluminum pans stored on floor. Manager placed box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind dishmachine not smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
43
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Looseys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Looseys on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Looseys?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Looseys.

How does Looseys compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Looseys most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Looseys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Looseys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Looseys means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Looseys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Looseys is inspected around four times per year on average.