Falafel King in Gainesville
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3252 Sw 35 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608Falafel King in Gainesville operates with a volatile compliance record marked by severe spikes in violations followed by brief periods of compliance. Across 25 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 103 violations, averaging 4.1 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but this aggregate masks a dangerous pattern: five of the last eight inspections yielded either zero violations or single-digit counts, while three inspections in 2024–2025 cited 4, 7, or 24 violations each. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 identified 24 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper hand/arm washing), and an administrative complaint was recommended. Employee health policy violations—specifically employee health reporting and handwashing compliance—appeared as high-priority findings in at least six inspections, representing a persistent systemic management failure. A fire safety violation issued March 22, 2016 documented a propane tank larger than code limit stored inside the building. The facility has not been emergency-closed, but the escalation to administrative complaint status on the most recent inspection signals formal enforcement proceedings.
Most recent closure: August 27, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Falafel King in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Falafel King in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Falafel King in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Falafel King in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Falafel King in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Falafel King in Gainesville last inspected?
- Falafel King in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Falafel King in Gainesville last shut down?
- Falafel King in Gainesville was last shut down on August 27, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Falafel King in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Falafel King in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Falafel King in Gainesville had?
- Falafel King in Gainesville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Falafel King in Gainesville find?
- Falafel King in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Falafel King in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Falafel King in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Falafel King in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Falafel King 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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