Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville
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4210 Nw 97 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville has accumulated 179 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—50% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: hand washing violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in at least 6 inspections, management awareness failures in at least 5 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 5 inspections. Two administrative complaints have been recommended (March 2025 and November 2024). The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 was completed with no violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, following a January 21 inspection that identified 3 high-priority consumer advisory violations and was given an extension pending corrective action. The January 14 inspection issued a Warning after 27 violations were documented, including failures in hand washing, food contact surface sanitation, cooking temperatures, and approved food sourcing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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 · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville last inspected?
- Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville had?
- Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville find?
- Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Gators Den Sports Grill in Gainesville has no emergency closures 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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