Zero Degree
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Zero Degree seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom facility in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Zero Degree on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed : a line of ants going across the back front line counter, by the hand wash sink. Per Robert P. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed : ants still present on the sink area and cabinet. Bait station by the front door and by the sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
86
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
52
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink is blocked by boxes. There is also a plastic pan in it. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: No change **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: hand sanitizer stored on a drink reach-in cooler and next to single serve cups on the back counter. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a bulk insecticide sprayer stored on the floor at the front line. This was moved to the kitchen. Household insect spray may not be used inside the restaurant. The spray was moved to cleaning.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the unused ice machine is not clean. The ice machine in use is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink is blocked by boxes. There is also a plastic pan in it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: No certificates filled out, multiple have a name and a date of birth, nothing else. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed: there is no verifiable employee training, and there is no Employee Reporting form, one was emailed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the front line hand wash sink lacked soap and paper towels. Soap and paper towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed: 1 bathroom has been turned into a storage area/dumping area. The toilet and sink are not visible. ALSO, the toilet seat in the 'working' bathroom is not aligned with the toilet.
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: the bathroom in use, has a soiled toilet seat, and scraps of paper on the floor.
32-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: multiple cups of employee food stored over guest food in the kitchen reach-in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed: there is an objectionable odor coming from the unused bathroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: straws stored under the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, single serve cases of to go items are on the floor at the front line.
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: an unfinished piece of plywood used as a table in the back room.
14-06-4
30
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils used to prepare ice cream rolls in dirty water at 78F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022.....expired **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with bowl and utensils in the sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at front hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed two pieces of cardboard used on a prep table in kitchen
14-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense toppings.
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one of the two bathrooms with sign stating out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of singles cups on floor in dry goods storage area and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponges to clean food contact surfaces of plates, cutlery and equipment.
21-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on prep area at server area
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food on center shelf of Reach in Cooler above food served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zero Degree last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zero Degree on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zero Degree?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom facility in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zero Degree.
How does Zero Degree compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Zero Degree most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Zero Degree's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zero Degree have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zero Degree 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 Zero Degree inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zero Degree is inspected around two times per year on average.
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