Eat at Tinker in Gainesville
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502 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601Eat at Tinker in Gainesville has been subject to escalated enforcement repeatedly over the past three years, with administrative complaints recommended in 6 of the last 8 inspections. The facility has accumulated 237 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and systemic: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 24 violations including one high-priority violation related to proper hand and arm washing, prompting another administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on July 31, 2025 cited 39 violations including three high-priority findings. One inspection on January 19, 2024 resulted in zero violations with a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, but compliance was not sustained. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented on May 2, 2022. The facility has experienced no emergency closures despite the high violation frequency and repeated administrative enforcement.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Eat at Tinker in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Eat at Tinker in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Eat at Tinker in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Eat at Tinker in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Eat at Tinker in Gainesville last inspected?
- Eat at Tinker in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Eat at Tinker in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Eat at Tinker in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Eat at Tinker in Gainesville had?
- Eat at Tinker in Gainesville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Eat at Tinker in Gainesville find?
- Eat at Tinker in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Eat at Tinker in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Eat at Tinker in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Eat at Tinker in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Eat at Tinker 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).
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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