Pirate's Grill in Gainesville

Last inspected:

1006 Nw 76 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Overview

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has been emergency-closed once, on January 31, 2025, for roach activity. Over 24 inspections dating to 2016, the facility recorded 115 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has experienced recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections: hand washing and allergen awareness violations appeared in at least four separate inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in April 2025. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented in July 2016. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: January 31, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
115Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Pirate's Grill in Gainesville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:11:00

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Pirate's Grill in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025034465 $400.00 Jan 31, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. (Extinguisher sitting on the floor next to the cook line)

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pirate's Grill in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pirate's Grill in Gainesville last inspected?
Pirate's Grill in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Pirate's Grill in Gainesville last shut down?
Pirate's Grill in Gainesville was last shut down on January 31, 2025 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 Pirate's Grill in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Pirate's Grill in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville had?
Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pirate's Grill in Gainesville find?
Pirate's Grill in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville ever been shut down?
Yes, Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville been fined?
Pirate's Grill in Gainesville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Pirate's Grill in Gainesville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Maui Teriyaki/maui Grill (2016).

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