Terrace Market & Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Terrace Market & Cafe 15 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no measuring device available” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
32
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe lack of any proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed; the mops sink has a splitter, and on the nonchemical side is lacking a backflow preventer.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe Treva could not find her current answer by two major card with four more employees presents, and no other certified food manager manager here.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the irreversible service taking temperature device was not available during the inspection.
16-62-1
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. Observe lack of any proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled/not labeled correctly. Observed: a clear liquid in a spray bottle marked for glass cleaner. The liquid was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: clam shells on the front line, food service side up. These were inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple drinks stored on the first prep table in the door. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line: provolone 59, Swiss 57, American 56F. Items brought out at 11:00 for lunch. Items moved to the walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all certificates shown are expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 covered drinks on the upper shelf of the prep table. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor by the fryer. This was placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: an open case of cups at the back of dry storage, on the floor.
25-05-4
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: multiple items stocked after breakfast, above 41F. Items were left on a rolling cart for over 15 minutes. All items moved to the walk-in freezer, some were at 31F in 18 minutes. Cook line slice cheese 51,52. Shred cheese 48,49. Front line tuna 48, rolled ham 52, pork 45, sausage 47, slice cheese 49F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Ruby and Treva are expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan in the front line hand wash sink. The pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cooling food not covered. Observed: chicken in the walk-in cooler, cooked this morning, 56F, no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 employee drinks in the walk-in cooler, over guest food. These were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor around the equipment legs has buildup.
36-10-4
61
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Partial
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat iron grill at front counter between pizza prep and sandwich prep area with accumulation of food and carbon residue. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice chute with accumulated mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry goods storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves and stained at pizza prep station
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed menu signs and air conditioner vent located above front food serving area soiled with grease and accumulated dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (mushrooms, melons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( diced Tomato ) in walk in cooler . manager moved tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken salad at 48F. Manager advised that Chicken salad had been out for two hours. Manager had Chicken salad placed in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at 60F on cook line. Employee advised that eggs had been out for 45 minutes. Manager advised employee that shelled eggs should have time label in the future. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager placed can opener in ware-wash area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the inside of the food contact surface of the ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the juice and coffee dispensing machine ast self serve station.
23-03-4
50
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three of the four hand wash sink in the establishment are inoperable and do not dispense hot or cold water. Manager advised that new hand wash sink arrived and will be installed today **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Observed two of the hand wash sink that were not operating at all now have running water. One hand wash sink on the server line is still not operating at all and does not dispense any water. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terrace Market & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terrace Market & Cafe on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terrace Market & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terrace Market & Cafe.
How does Terrace Market & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Terrace Market & Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Terrace Market & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terrace Market & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Terrace Market & Cafe 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 Terrace Market & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Terrace Market & Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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