How many health inspections has BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD had?

BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD ever been shut down?

Yes, BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD?

The most frequently cited violations at BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD

2917 SW 35 DR STE 20, Gainesville, FL 32608

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BLUE GILLS FOODS · License: SEA1102148

BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD in Gainesville, FL has 29 inspections on record with 146 total violations (5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

29Inspections

146Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 7, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 21, 2021	Roach activity	09:32:00

Inspection History (29)

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 19, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 24, 2023 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 7, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 3, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 28, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD had?: BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD ever been shut down?: Yes, BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD?: The most frequently cited violations at BLUE GILL QUALITY FOOD are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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