Splitz
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Splitz nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue glass spray cleaner with the plates under the counter. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea dispenser with build up in the nozzle. ALSO, the shroud in the ice maker is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the dish wash machine area, the hand wash sink has metal scrubs and a bottle of dish soap.
31A-11-4
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. Observed: no employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the walk-in freezer door handle has an accumulation of dried debris on the back side of the handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored on the ice maker black shelf, over the ice.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in the ice maker area.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: the dish wash machine area hand wash sink lacks a sign. One was emailed.
31B-04-4
52
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler across from prep table with warmer: rice (48F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler across from prep table with warmer: rice (48F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to kitchen hand washing sink. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in front of ware washing area entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in front of three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table car from pizza oven. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of front counter reach-in freezer torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed case of fries on shelf in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
41
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Establishment no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on prep table across from grill. Blade of can opener on prep table. Cutting boards stored in dish area. **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 test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels and hand washing sign at bar area hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from pizza prep cooler, water temperature 78F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Doors for dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed shrimp on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth underneath cutting board on prep table across from grill. Manager removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Shelves for rolling cart on cook line greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza stored in walk-in cooler. Manager covered pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
43
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly at the bar hand wash sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored on the ice machine cover. This was moved to cleaning. ALSO, hand sanitizer and the first aid kit were stored over food in the hallway to the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the dish wash machine with build up of food in the well.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap and papers towels at the dish wash machine hand wash sink. Both were added. ALSO, the bar hand wash sink lacked paper towels. These were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor in the prep area and at the end of the front line have an accumulation of buildup.
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Splitz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Splitz on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Splitz?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Splitz.
How does Splitz compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Splitz most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Splitz's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Splitz have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Splitz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Splitz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Splitz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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