Rabbittown Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Rabbittown Cafe has four inspections in the public record. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Rabbittown Cafe's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution in sanitizer compartment to have concentration of 0 ppm while dishes/equipment were actively being washed. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately instructed food employee to drain sink compartment and prepare new chlorine solution at proper concentration before sanitizing clean equipment.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and cornbread mix in a cooling state while fully covered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately uncovered both food items and placed them in WIF #2. See temperature log for cooling curve.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report dated 7/7/2024 to be posted instead of most recent inspection report. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Corrective Actions: EHS informed PIC of importance to display most recent inspection report. PIC stated today's inspection report will be displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed there to be no consistent date marking procedure. Various TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods were marked with prep date and other foods were marked with discard date. The facility shall implement a date marking system that is consistent between all TCS foods throughout the restaurant. Corrective Actions: Manager stated all employees will be briefed on implementing a consistent date marking system.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Equipment is not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. Observed there to be several stacks of food containers that were recently washed and stacked wet which did not allow proper air-drying/drainage. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Corrective Actions: Manager separated the food containers to allow air-drying and informed the current employee actively washing dishes to ensure all equipment is properly air-dried.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Actions: Manager stated gaskets will be replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed fixed equipment (sinks by dish washing area) exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Corrective Actions: Manager stated sinks will be caulked to walls.
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee actively handling food in front food service area while wearing a wrist watch. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrective Actions: Manager immediately instructed employee to remove watch before washing their hands and returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The drainage pipes from the ice dispensing machine were observed inside the open site drain with no air gap.
511-6-1.06(2)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: tcs foods were observed cooling and covered.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Accumulated food debris was observed on the shelves inside the first walk in refrigeration unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles were observed on the floor around the dish machine.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked ceiling light shields were observed above the food prep area in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plate and wiping cloth stored in hand sink upon arrival to facility. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Note: PIC removed items from hand sink and educated employees on proper use of hand sinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in warewash machine with concentration of 0 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer solution shall have concentration between 50-100 ppm. Note: PIC will call appropriate personnel to service dish machine. Facility will wash, rinse, & sanitize dishes and equipment in 3-comp sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rabbittown Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rabbittown Cafe on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rabbittown Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rabbittown Cafe.
How does Rabbittown Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Rabbittown Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.
Has Rabbittown Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rabbittown Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rabbittown Cafe 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 Rabbittown Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rabbittown Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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