Clock Restaurant in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2010 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32609Clock Restaurant in Gainesville has accumulated 269 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faces an escalating enforcement pattern, with administrative complaints recommended in four of the last five inspections. Ventilation deficiencies (22 violations), employee health reporting failures (19), and missing consumer advisories (18) are the most frequently cited issues. A 2025 fire inspection found a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone near the back door.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Clock Restaurant in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.12
violations / inspection
5.12 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Clock Restaurant in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Red extinguisher near back door.
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.
Clock Restaurant in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections42 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Clock Restaurant in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Clock Restaurant in Gainesville last inspected?
- Clock Restaurant in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Clock Restaurant in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Clock Restaurant in Gainesville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Clock Restaurant in Gainesville had?
- Clock Restaurant in Gainesville has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Clock Restaurant in Gainesville find?
- Clock Restaurant in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Clock Restaurant in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Clock Restaurant in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Clock Restaurant in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Clock Restaurant in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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