Gators Bodega

1702 W University Ave D1, Gainesville, FL 32603 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102893

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 16, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitJul 16, 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.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Spray bottle of sanitizer next to BBQ sauce and pepper on shelf in back room. Employee moved to proper storage area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      No paper towels in men's restroom. Employee replaced.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      In walk-in freezer: chicken paddies not covered. Employee covered paddies.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1