Satchel's Pizza

1800 Ne 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Satchel's Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. Satchel's Pizza was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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 in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: beef (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place beef in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in reach-in cooler behind the bar: ranch dressing (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place beef in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on wall next to walk-in cooler dusty. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in corner of kitchen.

16-23-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler behind the bar: ranch (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **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 across from pizza oven. Blade of can opener in salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying silverware with wiping cloth in wait station area.

24-17-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in the pizza kitchen.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine dispenser flap has an accumulation of foreign substance on the lip. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 drink in the pizza oven area, stored over a salad prep table. This was moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Satchel's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Satchel's Pizza on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Satchel's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Satchel's Pizza.

How does Satchel's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Satchel's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Satchel's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Satchel's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Satchel's Pizza 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 Satchel's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Satchel's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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