Chuys in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3410 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Chuys in Gainesville has 30 inspections on record from 2016 through October 2025, documenting 126 total violations—an average of 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper cooking temperatures, water supply issues, consumer advisory requirements, employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock handling, and chemical storage. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 2025 inspection that cited one high-priority violation for proper cooking temperatures, two for water supply, and three for consumer advisory requirements. Fire safety violations included portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone (documented in July 2023 and August 2024) and an extinguisher stored in a locked cabinet without accessible means (December 2023). The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 was completed with no further action, documenting one intermediate violation and two basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
126Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Chuys in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Chuys in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the office is in the red zone.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher in a locked cabinet with no means of access. FACP shows trouble. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the FACP shows a trouble signal.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the red fire extinguisher by the office indicates it fully charged.
— 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. Observed 1 red and 1 silver fire extinguisher in the red zone.
— 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. The red fire extinguisher by the office was in the red zone.

Chuys in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 5 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 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· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Chuys in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chuys in Gainesville last inspected?
Chuys in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Chuys in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Chuys in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Chuys in Gainesville had?
Chuys in Gainesville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chuys in Gainesville find?
Chuys in Gainesville was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Chuys in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Chuys in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Chuys in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Chuys in Gainesville has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Chuys in Gainesville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Chuy's (2015).

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