The Fat Tuscan Cafe

725 Ne 1St Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Fat Tuscan Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The Fat Tuscan Cafe was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Fat Tuscan Cafe's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with green liquid inside hanging on cart, owner labeled as simple green. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small Togo boxes with the food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler at bar area no date mark, operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt uncovered in prep area in kitchen. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White reach in freezer the gasket and side of door is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White cutting board in prep with deep cut marks. Wooden counter next to Handwash sink next to ovens the finish is peeling. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meatball mix and fish fillets still wrapped over broccoli in reach in freezer by door to the outside.

08A-17-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Large Handwash sink under window.

31B-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bulk sugar bin lid is cracked.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden glass rack above the Three compartment sink.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The handles to the panini press.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top of reach in cooler next to small Handwash sink.

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bins with sugar and flour inside no labels, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fat Tuscan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fat Tuscan Cafe on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fat Tuscan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Fat Tuscan Cafe.

How does The Fat Tuscan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Fat Tuscan Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Fat Tuscan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Fat Tuscan Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Fat Tuscan Cafe 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 The Fat Tuscan Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fat Tuscan Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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