Bonefish Grill
3237 SW 35 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103014
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Manager cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Container of food removed ( rock salt ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager had label placed on container
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils used on the cook line in standing water at 128°F;. Manager had boiling water placed in bin.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee on cook line preparing food not wearing a hair restraint. Manager instructed cook to put on hat. cook complied
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup around walk-in-freezer door.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Sleeve of cups on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager picked up sleeve of cups and placed on shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Leak at handwash sink by dishwash area
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.