City Food Hall #1
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, City Food Hall #1 has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; City Food Hall #1 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); veg cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); strawberry cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler, establishment not open during inspection, ambient thermometer reads 51F. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); veg cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); strawberry cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler overnight, establishment not open.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bagel toaster soiled with old food crumbs. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue duct tape wrapped around knife handles, the duct tape is peeling away/falling apart.
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board with deep cut marks behind front counter.
14-09-4
61
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took order from customer at the serving window, then immediately started to put together a bagel. Spoke to employee about washing hands when switching tasks.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside toaster ovens behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager expired 6/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink in kitchen by Luke's area of the kitchen, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging on shelf no label, employees stated they are cleaning agents. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Diet Coke on prep table, employee moved to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill.
23-03-4
50
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom of reach in cooler behind front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers undercooked eggs no advisory, employee posted advisory at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles on shelf over Three compartment sink behind front counter with tape on bottles but unable to read label. (Pink liquid and blue liquid.)
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles in dish machine area stained brown.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over single service items in storage cage, employee moved jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at Handwash sink by Three compartment sink in back kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in floor drain by Three compartment sink behind front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over butter in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop heads stored directly on floor in mop closet, employees flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Aug 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Food Hall #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Food Hall #1 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Food Hall #1?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Food Hall #1.
How does City Food Hall #1 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
City Food Hall #1 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has City Food Hall #1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at City Food Hall #1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Food Hall #1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is City Food Hall #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Food Hall #1 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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