The Egyptian Cafe
21 SE 2 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103834
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed : portioned rice at 124° on the kitchen prep table. This was placed in a reach-in freezer for quick cooling.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed : raw shell eggs in the kitchen reach-in cooler, stored over prepared plant food. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed : 1 flying insect flying through the kitchen.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed : no written procedure.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the can opener in its holder in the kitchen, had dried food debris on the blade. It was moved to the 3 sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 : lack of proof of any training.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed : a case of water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed : Starbucks on the top prep shelf in the kitchen. This was moved below.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Observed : multiple ceiling tiles are not in place in the kitchen. These were put back in place.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed : lack of a choking poster.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.