Rush Bowls in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1360 W University Ave Ste 40, Gainesville, FL 32603Rush Bowls in Gainesville has been cited for 28 violations across 6 inspections since March 2023, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including improper hand washing cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections, food contact surface issues in 3 inspections, and employee health policy violations in 2 inspections. The facility experienced a serious spike in August 2023, when inspectors issued a Warning and recommended an administrative complaint after finding 4 high-priority violations including management awareness failures and food in poor condition; a follow-up inspection two days later documented 10 total violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on September 9, 2025 identified 18 violations including high-priority deficiencies in hand washing, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rush Bowls in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Rush Bowls in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 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
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rush Bowls in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rush Bowls in Gainesville last inspected?
- Rush Bowls in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rush Bowls in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rush Bowls in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has Rush Bowls in Gainesville had?
- Rush Bowls in Gainesville has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rush Bowls in Gainesville find?
- Rush Bowls in Gainesville was most recently inspected on September 9, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rush Bowls in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Rush Bowls in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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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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