Tela in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1702 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603TELA in Gainesville operated across 11 inspections between April 2023 and March 2026 with a total of 58 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection — essentially at the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were documented in 9 of the 11 inspections, with recurring critical findings including hand washing failures (cited in at least 6 inspections), employee health policy violations (4 inspections), food contact surface contamination (5 inspections), and allergen awareness deficiencies (3 inspections). The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on July 15, 2024 after an inspection documented 7 violations including management awareness and food condition failures. A complaint-based inspection on March 17, 2026 resulted in 6 violations with an intermediate priority finding but was closed with no further action required. The facility has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tela in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Tela in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tela in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tela in Gainesville last inspected?
- Tela in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tela in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tela in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tela in Gainesville had?
- Tela in Gainesville has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tela in Gainesville find?
- Tela in Gainesville was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tela in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Tela in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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