Dave & Buster's in Gainesville
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3023 Sw 45th St, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Dave and Busters Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dave & Buster's in Gainesville has accumulated 71 violations across 15 inspections since 2021, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no outstanding fines or disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, employee health reporting, and proper hand washing procedures. A 2025 administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that found 11 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Dave & Buster's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Dave & Buster's in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dave & Buster's in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dave & Buster's in Gainesville last inspected?
- Dave & Buster's in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dave & Buster's in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dave & Buster's in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Dave & Buster's in Gainesville had?
- Dave & Buster's in Gainesville has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dave & Buster's in Gainesville find?
- Dave & Buster's in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dave & Buster's in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Dave & Buster's in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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