Tosh Kitchen

12 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Tosh Kitchen has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 22, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Tosh Kitchen since Mar 22, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Tosh Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of cooks line with red hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream (50F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler on cooks line, standing water at bottom of cooler and the flip top was closed but the top part of cooler was not covered, cold air was sealing out of cooler. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream at 50F.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in Handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler on cooks line opened a couple days ago.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line.

29-49-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in warewashing area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece on wall by dish machine.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath grill and oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: butter (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken kabobs (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); cream (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items placed in walk-in cooler the previous day.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: butter (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken kabobs (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); cream (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items placed in walk-in cooler the previous day. ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb in kitchen lacks a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles without labels in dish washing room. Manager stated one bottle contained bleach and the other contained dishwashing liquid with water. Manager labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Establishment has no hot water due to water heat not functioning properly. **Warning**

27-18-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No licensed Certified Food Manager for business. Certification expired 5-1-2022 for Brandon McIntosh. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand-washing sink in bar.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand-washing sink in bar.

31B-03-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Mens room urinal not operational.

32-23-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispensing nozzle holder on hose in bar soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several pots, pans, and bins were not inverted in dish washing area. Plates and bowls not inverted on upper shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen.

24-05-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tosh Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tosh Kitchen on file is from Mar 22, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tosh Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tosh Kitchen.

How does Tosh Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tosh Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tosh Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tosh Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tosh Kitchen 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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