Swamp Religion
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Swamp Religion seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Swamp Religion's latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No written procedure available. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet disconnected for three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood vents above grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
14-42-4
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment is operating without potable as the water pump is not working properly. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink.
08A-20-5
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. No written procedure available. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches underneath three compartment sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet disconnected for three compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors throughout the food truck. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood vents above grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. No screen present for window next to pass through window. **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
27
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket bleached out the test strip. Water was added to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: gallon of bleach stored next to bulk oil. The bleach was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: Tony not able to recall the Big 6 food bourne illnesses. A poster was sent.
53A-10-4
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. Observed lack of a clean up plan. One was emailed.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of a test kit for quaternary amonia.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: no filters are in the hood system. These are already being cleaned,to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4
50
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Swamp Religion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Swamp Religion on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Swamp Religion compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Swamp Religion most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Swamp Religion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Swamp Religion have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Swamp Religion 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 Swamp Religion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Swamp Religion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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