Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville
Last inspected:
613 Nw 16 Ave, Gainesville, FL 326014035Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville has accumulated 211 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and employee health reporting are the top recurring violations. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines, with the largest penalty at $600. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of administrative complaints followed by compliance callbacks, with the most recent inspection in February 2026 recommending another administrative complaint.
Most recent closure: April 18, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022027119 | $600.00 | Apr 18, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019062531 | $200.00 | Oct 2, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections57 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville last inspected?
- Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville last shut down?
- Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville was last shut down on April 18, 2022 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 Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville had?
- Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville find?
- Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville been fined?
- Golden Buddha Restaurant in Gainesville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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