DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RITTERS OF GAINESVILLE INC

6815 West Newberry Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32605
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787540

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892064

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer behind front counter.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 ice cream scoops in dipperwell not turned on water at 70F, employee turned water on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both reach in freezers in middle ice cream prep area. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on cooks line. Interior reach in cooler at front counter. Fry hot holding basket soiled. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740954

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in relish container in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator placed handle outside of food. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in dipperwell the water nozzle was not turned on, operator turned on. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Interior ice cream freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of nacho cheese.
  • 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. Opened bag of chili 8/23 and hot dogs 8/4, operator stated they are old labels she re-dated chili 9/13 and hot dogs 9/12. 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. chili (90F - Hot Holding) item on top of microwave, operator stated the chili is warmed in the microwave then sits on top of microwave waiting for hot dog orders from customers. Item has been on top of microwave for 3 hours, spoke to operator above keeping in cooler and heating when ordered or using time as a public health control. Operator placed item in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line and front line stained grey/black. Soda machine coke nozzle soiled. Fry scoop used to scoop cooked fries soiled with grease residue build up. Repeat Violation
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to Handwash sink on cooks line the yellow arrow is in the recharge zone. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8687171

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Items on shelf in walk in cooler above bucket of pickles used for burgers.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shirts on top of cake single service box in decorating area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Vanilla custard on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket in the kitchen. Reach in cooler door jam in kitchen.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers on clean dish rack by Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using Para BC100 sanitizer for warewashing the label states "Do not use on utensils, dishes, glasses, or cookware." Operator replaced water with chlorine.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 2 hours (103 F - Hot Holding) operator placed item in reach in freezer to cool down rapidly. Retemped at 71F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior toaster in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With blue liquid inside hanging about Three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the Handwash sink in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603914

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks by soda syrup hook up.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoons handle in container of nuts.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior knife holder. Top of toaster oven.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on clean dish rack.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. A banana with peel and sticker attached cut in the middle, spoke to operator about peeling banana before cutting or washing peel before cutting.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup and first aid kit on shelf above prep area. Sanitizer packs in drawer above jugs on syrups in prep area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee taking order at front counter touching computer, went to cook line placed on gloves and started cooking French fries and burgers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs and chili in reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer packs in drawer above jugs on syrups in prep area. Cough syrup and first aid kit on shelf above prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vanilla syrup dispenser nozzle. Ice cream dispensing nozzle area on ice cream machine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576958

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed one live roach on wall behind wall behind prep table next to hand washing sink behind front counter. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577084

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575815

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches stuck to sticky pads behind large ice cream machines in middle prep area. 1 dead on floor on cooks line in front of reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: One dead roach on floor in kitchen below ice cream machine. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below make-table at cookline. One dead roach inside mop sink in back of kitchen. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below ice machine. 10 dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in kitchen below reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below make-table behind front counter. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below prep table behind front counter. Manager had employee clean up and discard all dead roaches during this inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: One live roach on floor in kitchen behind front counter. The roach was killed and discarded during this inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458203

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. 3 utensils in drawer on cooks line the drawer has old debris inside.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 15 dead roaches stuck to sticky pads behind large ice cream machines in middle prep area. 1 dead on floor on cooks line in front of reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf in walk in cooler above veggies and beef, item not labeled or segregated. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with soda boxes. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 72F in dipperwell no water constantly running. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Fudge and Carmel cans having no cover on the bottom shelf of prep table in ice cream area, employee placed lids on containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on prep table of cooks line not labeled. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touching computer at front counter taking an order then came back to cooks line placed on gloves and started cooking.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on grill, touched clean utensils and grabbed hot dog from reach in cooler and package of buns, inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands before touching bread and other utensils. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef Pattie's over chili in small reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in front counter area near single service Togo silverware on the bottom shelf of prep table holding fudge warmer and milkshake mixing machine. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf next to clean containers on cooks line. Spray bottle next to single service utensils at front counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Chili and hot dogs in small reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line. Can opener blade soiled. Root beer and Diet Coke nozzles soiled on drink machine in dining area. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid on bottom shelf of cooks line and single service storage area at front counter. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362543

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box on shelf in walk in cooler above cheese. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on food storage rack next to sprinkles. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of opened flour, soda boxes, and syrup base on floor in kitchen. Ice cream mix and box of mustard on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 73 in dipperwell, water turned off.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Utensil drawer on cooks line the interior is soiled. Reach in cooler on cooks line the door jam where gasket meets cooler is soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with seasoning or flour inside on cooks line prep area no label.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of cheese sauce heavily dented on canned food rack.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee taking orders and payments from customers no hand wash then started scooping custard into cups.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on flat top then proceeded to mix ice cream base and touch Togo box to start building burger. Inspector had employee change gloves and wash hands, he did change gloves but did not wash hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chili in reach in cooler by cooking flat top, employee placed beef on the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purple chemical cleaner next to clean pitchers/containers on rack in front of Three compartment sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Milkshake cup splash guard in Handwash sink at front counter.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue cleaning liquid inside on bottom shelf near ice cream toppings. Repeat Violation