Sandys Place
5001 NW 34 Blvd Ste F and G, Gainsville, FL 32605 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102844
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic-31
- Administrative complaint on Oct 7Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
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 cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed : raw beef in the cook line reach-in cooler at 44°. This had been out for a single order recently.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed : there is no vacuum breaker before or after the splitter. One side of the splitter is in compliance by being connected to the cleaning solution system. 2 back flow devices are required.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed cleaning chemicals stored over the rinse sink. The cleaners were moved to the far right off the 3 compartment sink.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : on the back side of the electric slicer blade there is dried food debris. Also in the far left beer cooler, the bottom/floor shelf is soiled/stained. repeat And the shroud in the ice maker is stained. This item :
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed : raw egg being separated over the cook line hand wash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : Maria does not have a certificate.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed : bulk rice on the floor in the back doorway by storage.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed : the sugar scoop handle touching product.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed : the the lids for bulk products in the back storage are soiled. ALSO, the outside of the dish wash machine is soiled.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed the mops were not in a position to allow air drying. These were spread out to promote drying.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
B88Routine inspection6 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 15, 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 priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed : burn cream stored over lettuce on the cook line. This was placed on the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed the ice maker shroud is soiled.
Basic3
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 yogurt in the glass front reach-in cooler, stored over bottled drinks. Employee food was moved below.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Observed : unsealed wood as a frame for the ice maker.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed : hood filters with grease build up. ALSO, the inside floor of the beer cooler is soiled.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
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