Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville

Last inspected:

4110 Sw 34th St Ste 6, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

A stop-sale order issued March 23, 2026 required the immediate removal of improperly labeled food after violation of Florida Food Law (FS 500; FAC 5K-4). The product was voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by inspector. A concurrent stop-use order issued the same date required removal from service of warewashing facilities in the ice packaging area due to missing or non-functional test strips and inadequate equipment installation. The establishment had ceased ice packaging operations and removed all related equipment during the March 23, 2026 inspection, which documented eight violations including no employee health policy, employees not informed of illness reporting requirements, no three-compartment warewashing sink, and no handwashing sink with hot and cold running water in the ice packaging area. The inspection was conducted during the food permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 8 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Per Request #5153802, an initial inspection was completed for the food establishment. There were no hemp products on hand at the time of the inspection. Inspector provided: Copies of 5K-4.034, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption FAQ industry handout, and Copy of the Minimum Construction Standards document was provided. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Employees not informed in a verifiable manner of responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses that can transmit illness through food. Cos - Food establishment has ceased ice packaging and all related equipment was removed from the premises during the inspection
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy. Cos - Food establishment has ceased ice packaging and all related equipment was removed from the premises during the inspection x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Backroom area - No handwashing sign posted for handwashing sink in the restroom. Cos Handwashing sign was provided by the inspector and posted by the person in charge.
5-204.11 Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf
No handwashing sink with hot and cold running water installed in ice packaging area. Cos Food establishment has ceased ice packaging and all related equipment was removed from the premises during the inspection. Stop Use and Release order issued. See order.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area - Ice packaged on site in cups were observed to be offered for sale inside of ice freezer without required labeling. Cos - Food establishment has ceased ice packaging. All cups of ice were voluntarily discarded by the person in charge. Stop Sale and Release order issued. See order. x
4-301.12(A)-(C) Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink. 4-301.12(A)-(C) Pf
No warewashing sink with hot and cold running water installed for packaging ice. Cos - Food establishment has ceased ice packaging and all related equipment was removed from the premises during the inspection. Stop Use and Release order issued. See order.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area - No covered lid waste receptacle provided in the unisex restroom.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. See comments. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, and used; test strips.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.

Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; original container.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, mai…

Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville last inspected?
Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 23, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville had?
Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville find?
Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 23, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Liquor Hub on 34th in Gainesville are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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