Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3045 Sw 34 St Ste 20, Gainesville, FL 32608Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 134 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly across inspections, including proper hand and arm washing cited in at least 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, employee health policy violations in 3 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 3 inspections. Shell stock requirements and time-as-control violations have also appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 documented 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville last inspected?
- Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville had?
- Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville find?
- Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville was most recently inspected on September 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Bestea & the Loop Cake in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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