The Grill Father

9 Se 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32641

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Grill Father, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Grill Father's latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Pipe under truck is leaking onto ground when water is turned on. **Warning**

28-13-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in reach in cooler, employee moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in truck.

25-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wooden cutting board with deep cut marks.

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 shelves on wall near serving window. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge does not know where test kit is.

16-37-1

14-47-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside black reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Sep 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures in kitchen.

38-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grill Father last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grill Father on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grill Father?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grill Father.

How does The Grill Father compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Grill Father most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Grill Father's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Grill Father have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grill Father means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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