Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2917 Sw 35 Dr Ste 20, Gainesville, FL 32608Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has accumulated 159 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The restaurant's most cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and chemical storage. A fire safety violation from its prior operation as The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in 2015 documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone and a red cylinder stored in the chemical closet.
Most recent closure: July 21, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 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
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021037525 | $600.00 | Jul 21, 2021 | Tampa |
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Red cylinder stored in chemical closet, in the red recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections39 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville last inspected?
- Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville last shut down?
- Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville was last shut down on July 21, 2021 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 Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville had?
- Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville find?
- Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville been fined?
- Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Blue Gill Quality Food in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (2015).
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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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