Pop a Top in Gainesville

Last inspected:

2 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Overview

Pop A Top in Gainesville has been subject to escalating enforcement in 2025. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on October 16 after 15 violations were cited, including repeated findings of improper chemical storage, management awareness failures, and employee health reporting violations. Three days later on October 20, three additional high-priority employee health reporting violations were documented, resulting in another administrative complaint recommendation. Across 6 inspections since December 2023, the facility has accumulated 23 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in 4 inspections), chemical storage (3 inspections), and management awareness (3 inspections), indicating systemic compliance gaps. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections
23Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Pop a Top in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 3.8 violations / inspection 3.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pop a Top in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

— 4 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Pop a Top in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop a Top in Gainesville last inspected?
Pop a Top in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 20, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Pop a Top in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Pop a Top in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Pop a Top in Gainesville had?
Pop a Top in Gainesville has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pop a Top in Gainesville find?
Pop a Top in Gainesville was most recently inspected on October 20, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Pop a Top in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Pop a Top in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.

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