One Love Cafe

4989 Nw 40 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited One Love Cafe 17 times, with records going back to 2022. One Love Cafe was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

17
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No manager certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Dec 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches on wall behind dish machine. Observed one live roach on floor beneath dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed 1 on floor in front of drink machine, 1 on wheel well of beer reach in cooler, 7 on reach in cooler gasket left side door on cooks line, 1 on floor in front of reach in cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on glue trap behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee moved garbage can with gloved hand, changed gloves and proceeded to put food on grill without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cut onions in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved onions to other side of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches on wall behind dish machine. Observed one live roach on floor beneath dish machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in warmer on prep table across from cook line: cheese sauce (115F - Hot Holding); beans (109F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty's manager certification expired on 6/6/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Soda gun in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. No quaternary test kit available for sanitizer buckets.
16-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on glue trap behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table with warmer. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door for reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed containers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
29
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: No change. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Sticky strip above door of walk-in cooler. Manager removed strip during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: pimento cheese (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line oven: pork (48F - Cold Holding); onions (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding); slaw (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F,47F,49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in walk-in cooler: noodles (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11:00 am. Manager stated door was propped open during delivery and he would move items to back of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from cook line. Shelves of reach-in freezer across from cook line. Ice chute of wait station soda machine. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test kits for dish machine available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated two new employees are past sixty days.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle of dish machine 112F.
16-53-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One manager certificate expired on 6/6/2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in storage area. Manager placed case of cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on kitchen floor underneath equipment. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
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. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on side of ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager removed tongs from handle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup lids stored on floor in storage area. Manager placed lids on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach-in cooler behind front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket, 100 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
26
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Employee training has not been completed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Two packages of salmon in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw hamburger and proceeded to handle clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use new plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pimento cheese in walk-in cooler, date marked 11/9.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill stained. Ice bin for ice machine next to dish area. Ice chute for soda machine behind front register. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on shelf next to storage area reach-in freezer. Manager turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed cups on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packages of salmon in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of soda on kitchen floor. Manager placed box of soda on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of ice machine next to dish area. Manager turned ice bin over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Rolling rack in walk-in cooler. Outside of ice machine next to dish area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
27
Sep 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on the wall at the end of the dish machine next to the ice machine. Observed 4 live roaches on the floor behind front counter underneath beer refrigerator. Observed 3 live roaches on floor behind front counter underneath hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed two live roaches in control box of dish machine. Observed one live roach underneath dish machine. Observed two live roaches on floor behind front counter. Observed one live roach on wall next to soda machine. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in spider webs beneath dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed 7 dead roaches in bucket next to beer cooler behind front cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath dish machine. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
32
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no proof of a Certified Food Manager for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No change **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juel and Mike lacking Certified Food Manager certificates, employed over 30 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No change **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the cook line flip top reach-in cooler is not in good repair as is evidenced by all items are in an ice bath and a work order has been put in for repair, per the manager. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No food in unit, unit is off **Time Extended**
14-74-7
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was One Love Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at One Love Cafe on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at One Love Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at One Love Cafe.

How does One Love Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

One Love Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has One Love Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at One Love Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at One Love Cafe 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 One Love Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, One Love Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.