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4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in GAINESVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3262 Southwest 35 Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931940

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup on a pr table in the prep area.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the ice machine scoop is stored on the ce machine ledge.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed to the right of the right hand soda machine, an accumulation of debris.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with bulk oil on a shelf, on the prep line. This was moved to a designated shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cold holding cubed pork, 45° in the walk-in cooler. The lid was adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : in the old bakery area, both hand wash sinks lacked soap and paper towels. You may apply to plan review to remove those sinks, until then they must remain stocked.
  • 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed : no labeling on ROP bags in the walk-in cooler. Pulled chicken.

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787323

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839107

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine/ice maker. Observed: an accumulation of lime scale at the chute opening into the Scotsman ice maker.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed: the men,s restroom door is not self closing.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: an 11/16 date label on the bulk house ranch in the walk-in cooler. The old label was removed and a new date sticker was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked chicken on the smoker line table, 76°. This was placed back in the oven/smoker to 165°, and then is to start cooling at 135°. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the unsweetened tea spout has build up in the nozzle, drive thru. **Repeat Violation* ALSO, the ice chutes at the dining area soda machines are soiled.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8768518

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Cooling food not having overhead coverage. Observed: the speed rack for cooling in the walk-in cooler lacking overhead protection.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a blue jacket stored on a bulk soda box.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor by the oven.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue window cleaner at the pick up window, that was stored next to carry out containers.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Joe D. is currently expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: tea nozzle at the pick up window with residue in the cones.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the employee certificates were expiring 4 years after the date of the test.

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471826

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on the prep/cook line with food debris build up.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of debris.
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: an apron stored on the large back prep table.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: a can of corn and a can of beans well dented.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the manager, Joe, certificate is expired.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cutting boards in use that are stained,prep and expo areas. ALSO, tea and soda nozzles in the dining area and expo have buildup.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471606

  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed: the hand wash sink by the dish wash machine does not have enough water pressure to since hands. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: No change **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370453

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a drink between bulk sugar under the prep table. The drink was moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: coleslaw at 56F in the small refrigerator by the walk up window. This was made yesterday. ALSO, milk at 50F in the 2 door reach-in cooler, mid kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: coleslaw at 56F in the small refrigerator by the walk up window. This was made yesterday. ALSO, milk at 50F in the 2 door reach-in cooler, mid kitchen. ALSO, house ranch 50F. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both soda machine nozzles have build up.
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed: the hand wash sink by the dish wash machine does not have enough water pressure to since hands.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6+ involved with food, no Certified Food Manager.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a surface measuring device for the hi temp dish wash machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not at proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed: the dish wash machine at 206F on the rinse cycle according to the gauge.