Gator China Inc.
79 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103721
What drove the grade
Priority: High Priority
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw chicken over wonton wrappers in reach in freezer, operator switched chicken below. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.2 containers with powdered foods inside no labels on bottom of prep shelf.
Repeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above paper towels, operator moved drink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Priority: Basic
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.3 cutting boards on prep table.
Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces added to dry stage shelf not sealed.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
Repeat violation
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Priority: Reporting
Observed: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20lb propane tank on shelf in back storage area.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.