Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville

Last inspected:

4140 Nw 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Overview

Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville is a minor outlet with limited food service that underwent a preoperational inspection on March 24, 2026. The inspection identified 3 violations, all intermediate priority (Pf), relating to time and temperature control for ready-to-eat foods and establishment procedures. During the inspection, open and cold-held soft cheeses and mortadella in the cheese corner area were found to lack date markings; the person in charge immediately affixed date stickers to comply. The establishment also lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events on surfaces, and the inspector provided a guidance document to address this requirement. No violations remained uncorrected at the conclusion of the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: RANDALL GERSDORF

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. Per Request #5153817, an initial inspection was completed. The food establishment was not operating at the time of the inspection. Inspector provided guidance document for written procedures of vomit & diarrhea cleanup. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Cheese corner area - Open and cold held Bucharon and Chaume soft cheeses as well as Mortadella were not date marked - Cos - Open dates were verified by the person in charge and date marks were affixed with stickers. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment. Inspector provided guidance document.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14Repeat
Backroom area - Restroom doors are not self-closing.

Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville last inspected?
Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville had?
Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville find?
Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dorn's Liquors in Gainesville are: 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.

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