Top Hog

6419 W Newberry Rd Ste A20, Gainesville, FL 32605
American
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
35
Score
High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Top Hog's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner bottle on shelf above paper towels and bulk flour bin, operator moved bottle to chemical area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf on server line with no label, operator labeled it as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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/ M Sheftic expired 4/23/24.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior salamander cooking equipment on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish room blocked by broom handles and container lids in sink. Sink is currently not working due to drain pipes in disrepair.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink on cooks line and sink located at entrance behind bar, Operator replaced soap. No Handwash sign at both sinks behind bar,operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing multiple items and curing sausage with Prague powder, operator submitted haccp plans verified by inspector but is waiting for a response from the special processes department.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 cutting boards on cooks line with burn/melt marks, board no longer smooth easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener table attachment soiled. Exterior oven on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powder on shelf under tea urns, operator labeled as sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf by aluminum single service pans, employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Apr 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Hog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Hog on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Top Hog compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Top Hog most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Top Hog's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Top Hog have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Top Hog means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.