Ford's Garage in Gainesville
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3560 Sw 32 Ct 20, Gainesville, FL 32608Ford's Garage in Gainesville has recorded 10 inspections and 36 violations since 2023, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations—including failures to properly exclude or report sick workers—were cited in at least 5 of the 10 inspections, representing a persistent pattern. Shell stock handling, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory violations also appeared repeatedly across the inspection record. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on August 1, 2025 after 6 violations including multiple employee health reporting failures, and an Administrative Complaint was recommended on September 3, 2024 following similar violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action after a complaint-initiated inspection identified 6 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ford's Garage in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Ford's Garage in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ford's Garage in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ford's Garage in Gainesville last inspected?
- Ford's Garage in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ford's Garage in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ford's Garage in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Ford's Garage in Gainesville had?
- Ford's Garage in Gainesville has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ford's Garage in Gainesville find?
- Ford's Garage in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ford's Garage in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Ford's Garage 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 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.
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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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