Vegan Gator

1415 Northeast Ninth Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Vegan Gator appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Vegan Gator is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mango cubes by cleaning wipes, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clean utensils in Handwash sink, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Duct tape used on nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on wall by Three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-71-4

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to pass through window: lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item inside of reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on the side of the fryers. Manager placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler.

22-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vegan Gator last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vegan Gator on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Vegan Gator compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Vegan Gator most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Vegan Gator's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vegan Gator have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vegan Gator 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 Vegan Gator inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vegan Gator is inspected around two times per year on average.

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