FALAFEL KING
3252 Southwest 35 Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed: frozen chicken stored in the 3 compartment sink in standing water. This was moved into a bus pan with cold water running into it. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a gallon of milk in the front line reach-in cooler 49°. This was moved to the reach-in cooler with no lid. This item was opened last night and was used repeatedly during the day. ALSO, cooked rice was in a round pan on the prep table. This was taken out in response to a customer order. This was placed in the reach-in cooler with no cover. This dropped from 54 to 51 in 11 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: air freshener stored over the prep table in the kitchen. The spray cans were moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: front line hand wash sink lacks paper towels. Napkins were added. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
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 9/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed: bags of rice for sale in the market are not 6" off the floor, it is on a flat piece of sealed wood.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: the choking poster could not be found.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 flying insect in the market area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: raw chicken frozen in the market reach-in freezer, stored over unsealed lamb/shank.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed: person in charge is not able to recite big 6 food-bourne illnesses.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: a gallon of milk in the front line reach-in cooler, opened yesterday per the staff, no date.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed: hand wash sink that was next to the 3 compartment sink was removed when it was falling off the wall. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: no probe thermometer was made available at the start of the inspection. When the owner arrived, a probe thermometer was found in the black bag at the first table. Corrected On-Site
- 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: rice cold held in the reach-in cooler, made yesterday per the staff, no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
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 2/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: a container not labeled. A salt label was to be added. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed: logoed plastic bags used so store frozen food, in the reach-in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: rice in the kitchen, 79F. This was placed uncovered in the reach-in cooler. ALSO, lamb in the reach-in freezer in the corner 45F. The door was closed and the lamb dropped to 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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: gyro at the front counter, 97-109F. ALSO, gyro 83F. The gyro cooker was turned back on. The gyro in the kitchen was placed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ceiling of the lower microwave with an accumulation of dried food debris. Also the can opener has dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, the reach-in freezer has liquid spills at rye lower shelf. ALSO, the cutting boards in the 3 compartment sink have stains on them.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
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 10/19/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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: phones stored next to the paper plates and deli wrap. Items were adjusted. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of various dry goods stored on the floor.
- 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: gyro on the front line, 97F. ALSO, gyro on the make line 112F. The gyro on the front line was turned back on, the gyro in the kitchen was placed uncovered in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with dried food debris. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: bus tubs in the kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 lack of a Certified Food Manager for the business. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, no certificate.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: 1 employee lacking verification.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacked soap. Soap was added. Also no paper towels on the front line, napkins awere added. ALSO, no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. These were added. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).