The Traveler

101 Se 2 Pl Ste 107-108, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Traveler, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting The Traveler on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces behind bar.

14-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza Togo boxes on floor, in dining area.

25-05-4

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled clean utensils, employee then changed gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chick Pea salad stored in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated item placed in cooler on 7/25, manager placed proper date on item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf across from kitchen prep table.

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing above front counter. Tiles missing above cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager placed drink on bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

38-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans and lids stored above microwave. **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet for three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Traveler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Traveler on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Traveler compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Traveler most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Traveler's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Traveler have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Traveler 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 Traveler inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Traveler is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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