ALPIN BISTRO
15 Southwest 2nd Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32601
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with deep cut marks.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves in stage area unsealed. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Produce reach in cooler sliding door jam soiled. White reach in cooler gasket soiled in storage room. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes and togo cups on floor in stage area. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in storage area, operator restocked cooler so doors were propped open, other items are 41F or below. Employee went to retemped item but it fell on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel can on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved item. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line stained. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 2/2024. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Under front counter, Operator placed sign back at Handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under shelf in upstairs storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler sliding door track.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of togo cups on floor in upstairs storage. Operator picked up off of floor. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2024.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At faucet next to chest reach in freezer near office.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven door. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon inside Handwash sink under front counter, employee moved spoon. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler sliding door jam. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. soup overnight (49 F - Cooling) soup overnight (47 F - Cooling)
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Quiches marked 12/16, manager stated they were made 2/16, he dated correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. soup overnight (49 F - Cooling) soup overnight (47 F - Cooling)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on cooks line.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf behind front counter. Wooden shelf in upstairs storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on unit with reach in cooler on bottom. Reach in cooler door jam soiled reach in cooler more towards dining area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups and containers on floor in upstairs storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In corner between ice machine and Three compartment sink.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cooking eggs he touched his face and pants then touched tongs to continue cooking eggs.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plating fruits and cheese on plate for service no gloves, stopped employee and he placed on gloves.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining the inside bottom of cut lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over lemon and cut lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw shell eggs over cream in reach in cooler in storage area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwiches (49F - Cold Holding); quiches (50,62F - Cold Holding) items at room temperature, spoke to operator about adding items to time as a public health control app. Items were out no more than 1 hour. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On wall next to chest white reach in freezer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior keg cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).