Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville

Last inspected:

235 S Main St Ste107, Gainesville, FL 32601
Overview

Amelia's Italian Cuisine in Gainesville has documented significant and recurring food safety compliance problems. The facility was emergency-closed on April 15, 2022 for roach activity. Across 24 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, the facility accumulated 204 total violations, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection—more than 60% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in 11 of the last 7 inspections reviewed, including repeated findings for employee health policy violations (cited at least 3 times), chemical storage violations (cited at least 3 times), allergen awareness failures (cited at least 4 times), improper cooking temperatures (cited at least 2 times), and management awareness deficiencies (cited at least 3 times). Between February 2023 and July 2024, the facility received five consecutive inspections with findings serious enough to trigger administrative complaint recommendations. The facility received one disciplinary action with no associated fines. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: April 15, 2022 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
204Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 8.5 violations / inspection 8.5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Disciplinary action history for Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022026104 N/A

Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville last inspected?
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville last shut down?
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville was last shut down on April 15, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville had?
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville find?
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville ever been shut down?
Yes, Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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