Alachua — Food Safety Records

Overview

Alachua, Florida has 45 food establishments with 802 inspections on record. The pass rate is 95.4%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

45Facilities
802Inspections
0Closures 2026
95.4%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Alachua Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Alachua 95.4% Pass Rate 95.4%
Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
Alachua 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Alachua 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Alachua Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Wendys 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pizza in the Hood 24 (5 high) Administrative complaint recommended
El Patio Jalisco 0 Call Back - Complied
Nori Nite 9 (2 high) Warning Issued
Waffle House #535 7 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China Express Alachua 15 (4 high) Administrative complaint recommended
El Patio Jalisco 29 (6 high) Warning Issued
Kfc 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Maggie Creek Bakery 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Harvest Thyme Cafe 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Alachua Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Alachua Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

15Actions on Record
$7,920Total Fines
$528Avg Fine
$2,200Largest Fine
9Facilities Fined

Alachua Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

29Fire Violations
17Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 11
Exit blocked or locked 8
Propane tank stored inside building 4
Other fire safety violation 3
Cooking without hood suppression 3

Alachua: Notable Restaurants

Alachua: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dairy Queen 1 17 0
Holiday Inn 1 31 0
Moes Southwest Grill 1 144 0
Waffle House 1 201 0
Chick-fil-a 1 14 0
Hampton Inn 1 32 0
McDonalds 1 45 0
Taco Bell 1 126 0
Burger King 1 26 0
Dunkin 1 105 0

Alachua Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Alachua?
Alachua, Florida has 45 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Alachua?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Alachua is 95.4%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
What are the most common health violations in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations in Alachua are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Alachua?
Dairy Queen has the most locations in Alachua with 1 establishments.
How does Alachua compare to the Florida state average?
Alachua has a pass rate of 95.4%, which is 9.6 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Alachua?
Food establishments in Alachua have an average of 17.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Alachua been assessed?
Food establishments in Alachua have been assessed $7,920 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $528 and the largest single fine was $2,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Alachua restaurants?
29 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Alachua. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

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Alachua Restaurants & Food Establishments (45)

China Express Alachua 1 closure

16181 NW US HWY 441 #160, Alachua

35 inspections · 312 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Americas Best Value Inn 1 closure

16100 NW US HIGHWAY 441, Alachua

19 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Nov 2025

El Patio Jalisco

16135 NW US HWY 441 UNIT 10, Alachua

35 inspections · 333 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Browns Country Buffet

14423 NW US HWY 441, Alachua

34 inspections · 308 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Pizza in the Hood

14212 NW 154 AVE, Alachua

31 inspections · 231 violations · Last: Sep 2026

New York Pizza Plus

15202 NW 147 DRIVE #100, Alachua

26 inspections · 226 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Creeks 19th

11440 TURKEY CREEK BLVD, Alachua

30 inspections · 209 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Conestogas Restaurant

14920 MAIN ST, Alachua

25 inspections · 206 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Waffle House #535

15979 NW US HWY 441, Alachua

39 inspections · 201 violations · Last: Sep 2026

El Toro Mexican Food

15202 NW 147TH DR STE 1100, Alachua

25 inspections · 186 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Cilantro Tacos

15551 NW US 441 #130, Alachua

18 inspections · 154 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Moes Southwest Grill #1083

15652 NW US HWY 441 STE A, Alachua

32 inspections · 144 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Wok & Roll

15551 NW HIGHWAY 441 SUITE # 30, Alachua

23 inspections · 143 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Rose Garden Chinese Restaurant

15530 NW US HWY 441 STE 10050, Alachua

24 inspections · 137 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Taco Bell #042943

15350 NW 144 WAY, Alachua

32 inspections · 126 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Wendys

16105 MARTIN L KING BLVD, Alachua

26 inspections · 112 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Ice Cream Vault

14841 MAIN ST, Alachua

16 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Dunkin Donuts

16091 NW US 441, Alachua

16 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q

15935 NW US 441, Alachua

22 inspections · 104 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Southern Taste Cafe

14816 MAIN STREET, Alachua

26 inspections · 102 violations · Last: Aug 2026