Primohoagies
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
43
Score
Primohoagies has been inspected seven times since 2024. Primohoagies was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Observed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two 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.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a change of ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority Callback date 1/28/2025: spoke with store manager on the phone, he does not know if corporate has applied for the change of ownership yet.
50-08-7
86
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink end of the splitter with black hose attached. Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a change of ownership. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (46-48F - Cold Holding) item in the open air cooler, all other items were 41 or below, employee moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill during inspection. roast beef (45F - Cold Holding); roast pork (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler across from slicers, employee stated during lunch rush the large chunks of meat are in and out of cooler being sliced, employee put items in freezer to rapidly chill during inspection. Retemped all items 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled attached to prep table. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken dated 10/29 in reach in cooler on front line. employee stated that the chicken is thawed, prepped, then some is placed back in walk in freezer, when needed it is pulled and placed on the line, spoke to employee about putting the date on the container of when the chicken was pulled from freezer and placed on line to accurately date track the food items. The chicken dated 10/29 was pulled from the freezer this morning 11/5 employee dated as such. Priority: Intermediate
02C-08-5
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink container on prep table above single service catering containers. Employee moved drink to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
50
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. 1 employee, all other employees are newer than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Mar 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Primohoagies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Primohoagies on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Primohoagies?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Primohoagies.
How does Primohoagies compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Primohoagies most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Primohoagies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Primohoagies have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Primohoagies 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 Primohoagies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Primohoagies is inspected around four times per year on average.
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