Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3524 Sw Archer Rd Ste 110, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Daves Hot Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville has accumulated 93 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no current disciplinary actions. Recurring violations center on proper sewage disposal, consumer advisories, and chemical storage practices. Recent inspections show a stable pattern with sporadic high-priority citations, most recently in January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville last inspected?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville had?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville find?
- Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Dave's Hot Chicken in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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