Himalayan Bowl & Juice Bar Nepalese & Indian Kitchen
150 NW 13 St Ste 10, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103840
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 12 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 6 basic-21
- Administrative complaint on Aug 12, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitAug 19, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
No business staff on hand, no change.
More time given
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed the license expired 6-1-2026.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed : no quaternary ammonia test kit when quaternary ammonia is used at the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing.
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Observed : no hot water at multiple sinks,(nothing over 79°)
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Observed : the manager in charge was unable to answer big 6 question. Posters will be emailed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 complying managers certificate, no other tracing in compliance was available for review.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed : employee food no labeled as such, and on a prep table. The food was placed on the bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed : multiple tongs on the oven door. All were moved off the handle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed : multiple employee drinks through out the kitchen. All were placed on the bottom shelf as we walked through.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed : in the caged area, a ceiling tile is water damaged.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed a back pack stored over the caged dry goods. This was moved to the bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed : lack of a choking poster. A packet including a choking poster will be emailed.
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.