Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville
Last inspected:
5847 Sw 75 St #109, Gainesville, FL 32608Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has accumulated 173 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. Food contact surface cleanliness, hand washing, and consumer advisories have been the most frequently cited issues. A fire safety violation in 2019 documented a portable fire extinguisher with a depleted gauge.
Most recent closure: April 14, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (2)
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017045652 | $400.00 | Sep 13, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed a red fire extinguisher by the back door, the indicator is in the red zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 4 inspections6 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville last inspected?
- Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville last shut down?
- Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville was last shut down on April 14, 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 Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville had?
- Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville find?
- Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville been fined?
- Garlic N Ginger in Gainesville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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