Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville
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235 S Main St Ste107, Gainesville, FL 32601Amelia'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.
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022026104 | — | N/A | — |
Amelias Italian Cuisine in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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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 May 14, 2026. 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 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 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 May 14, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority 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.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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