Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville
Last inspected:
6815 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605Ritters of Gainesville has been emergency-closed once, on December 15, 2023, for roach activity. The facility was reinspected the following day and failed initial callback inspection on one high-priority violation before achieving compliance on a second callback. Across 13 inspections since 2022, the facility has accumulated 83 total violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection — above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 3 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations in at least 2 inspections, chemical storage in 5 inspections, and approved food source determinations in at least 4 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone were noted in June and September 2024. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in $800 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2025, was complaint-based and completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: December 15, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024010566 | $800.00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Orlando |
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between December 15, 2023 and December 18, 2023. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville last inspected?
- Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville last shut down?
- Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville was last shut down on December 15, 2023 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 Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville had?
- Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville find?
- Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 26, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville been fined?
- Ritters of Gainesville INC in Gainesville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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