Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856

1680 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 scores about where you'd expect for a Gainesville restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed: one station lacking hood filters. These were replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

14-72-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: both grey ice activators are soiled. ALSO, the area behind the metal tubes on the drink machines. A staff member was dispatched to clean these. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary amonia sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm stored on the lemon juice table.

21-44-1

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup box on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. Manager placed box on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 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 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers #856 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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