The Leaning Pig
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, The Leaning Pig has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting The Leaning Pig on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face to catch earbud then proceeded to handle tomatoes on front counter make line. Inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of slicer in prep area next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee that works in front counter area hired over 60 days no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall vents in prep area above oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to take out bags. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area leading into dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryer and oven. Walk-in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind business card and fire warning sign on wall, pipes lining wall, and some shelving edges in middle prep area.
35A-23-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working in the back kitchen prepping foods working for right at 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee working the cash register and employee cooking in back kitchen, both employees read and signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by Three compartment sink manager labeled as bleach water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven in back kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on wall in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to mixer and cutting boards, employee moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in cooler and spacer, manager stated it is only to hold spacers in place so containers do not fall through, spoke to manager about finding a different item to put in its place. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign in health folder, manager posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. "Fireball" reach in freezer the door jam is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
41
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage dated 12/6.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and pain cream on shelf above dry storage reach in cooler and bulk mayo containers, operator moved all medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back kitchen, operator placed roll by sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in front of Handwash sink in back Kicthen.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on wall in storage portion of kitchen above dry storage reach in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of dry storage reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 tiles broken on floor between dry storage room and warewashing room.
36-17-5
55
Aug 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on glue trap next to reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. Observed 5 dead roaches on glue trap beneath reach-in cooler adjacent to cook line oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed 10 dead roaches in the kitchen and 5 dead roaches in a glue trap in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Leaning Pig last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Leaning Pig on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Leaning Pig?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Leaning Pig.
How does The Leaning Pig compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
The Leaning Pig most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has The Leaning Pig's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Leaning Pig have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Leaning Pig 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 The Leaning Pig inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Leaning Pig is inspected around two times per year on average.
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