Alachua — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Alachua Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Alachua Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Alachua Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Alachua Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Alachua Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Alachua Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Alachua has 31 FDACS-regulated facilities with 55 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

Alachua FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

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Alachua FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Alachua Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Alachua: Notable Restaurants

Alachua: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Alachua Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Alachua?

Alachua, Florida has 72 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 95.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

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 95.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Alachua?

Food establishments in Alachua have an average of 10.6 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 $8,020 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $501 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Alachua inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Alachua, Florida has 31 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 55 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Alachua?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Alachua. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Alachua Restaurants & Food Establishments (72)