EMBERS WOOD GRILL
EMBERS WOOD GRILL has 7 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file
3545 SW 34 ST #A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13490196
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the door exiting Sparks kitchen is soiled.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed : 1 flying insect in the Sparks wait station, under the counter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles in wait station 1 have buildup. They are soaking. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the ice maker shroud by Sparks, the shroud is stained.
8/12/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10876027
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the hood at embers has build up on 2 filters.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed : 3 flying insects at the bar near the dish wash machine , Sparks.
- 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. Observed in house made pickled beets dated 7-25-2025.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in house made pickled beets, made 7-25-2025.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rendered beef product missing a production date. Yesterday's date was added. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-11-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed 1 certificate dated for four years. The correction was made to expire in 2027. Corrected On-Site
2/28/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10708403
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Items were moved to s shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: at Sparks, furniture polish in a spray can stored over canned beer. The spray was moved to the lower cabinet. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: at Embers, the mid dining wait station reach-in cooler has a liquid spill in it.
10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8766797
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: multiple floor tiles in the main kitchen are cracked or in disrepair. ALSO, the baseboard as you enter the bar at Spark is comprimised. ALSO, ceiling light fixtures in the main kitchen are soiled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the lower wall and floor behind the cooking equipment has an accumulation of debris.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: black specks in the ice at Sparks, in the ice machine bin. The unit was turned off for cleaning and service. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: one tea spout on the wait line, with dried debris in the spout. This was moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the K Class fire extinguisher in Spark is in the recharge zone.
5/15/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8673399
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: vents and light shield in the kitchen at Embers at soiled.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: at the far end of the cook line, one employee white styrofoam cup. Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on the cook line multiple sanitizer buckets stored on prep tables. These were moved below. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: both dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The dish wash machine in sparks was then tested to comply. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: cooked vegetables at Sparks, dated 4-15.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzle with buildup on the server line. ALSO, the lip of the shroud in the ice maker by Sparks is soiled.
2/15/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8503959
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a styrofoam foam employee drink on the prep surface near the walk-in cooler. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: chipped tiles in multiple places in the Embers kitchen.
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed: the wall at the hand wash sink in the side station is not smooth and easily cleaned.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor under equipment in the Sparks bar has an accumulation of debris/soil.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: Sparks, ice machine shroud is soiled.
- 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. Observed: 4 expired certificates.
9/19/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8369865
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the reach-in cooler gaskets at Sparks is soiled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor along the bar wall at sparks has an accumulation of debris.
- 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. Observed: prep staff cutting limes, no gloves. Hand wash and gloving was enacted. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the Embers cook line hand wash sink with a spatula and spoon in it. These were removed. Corrected On-Site