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DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN has 6 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3524 SW ARCHER RD STE 110

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929154

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed : the drain cover by the mop sink is missing. The manager stated it was ordered, supplier canceled the order. The manager will reorder one today. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed : outside the back door 2 five gallon buckets with fryer discard waste, no lids. The manager disposed of completely. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese 48 in the cook line make table. This food pan was sitting on top of cupped sauces. This was placed below, and achieved 43° in 14 minutes. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : the red sanitizer dispenser packs, 250 ppm quaternary ammonia) stored in multiple places over food and single serve items. All packages were moved away and below. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826837

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a drain cover is missing at the floor drain by the mop sink.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottle on the back prep table.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door when it is fully closed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored in the floor of the walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: in the dining room, the soda nozzles and tea nozzle has accumulation of debris.
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple training certificates lack an expiration date.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749752

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749634

  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed: the sanitizer at the entrance to the kitchen and cook line was cloudy.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: on the cook line: 1 staff removed gloves, wiped hands on pants, grabbed new gloves, shook fry baskets, wiped hands on pants and then put on gloves, no hand wash. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea spout in the dining area has build up in the nozzle.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: on the cook line: the hand wash sink was blocked with a set of boxes. The boxes were removed and broke down on their way to the back door. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: at the 3 compartment sink all test list were emptied.

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891526

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8687661

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing above cook line.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels provided at hand washing sinks.