Flip Factory Zone
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Flip Factory Zone has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Dead roaches on premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Flip Factory Zone on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Opened pack of hot dogs in reach in cooler on cook line and cut melons in middle reach in cooler in prep area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board located on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in between reach in freezer and table, manager cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf in silver reach in freezer. Wooden pallet under soda syrup boxes.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear and white togo containers on top of reach in cooler not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped spoons and forks in self service bin with the food contact facing upwards.
25-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-09-4
64
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled disinfectant spray bottle stored with single serve on the bottom shelf of the prep table. This was moved to the top of the grease trap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the staff in the kitchen could not produce a test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on a lower shelf in the kitchen. Staff relates this is disinfectant. ALSO, in the mop sink room, unlabeled blue liquid spray bottle.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried debris on the blade.
22-02-4
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: no Certified Food Manager for the business, Chade expired in 2023. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: in dry storage, back of facility, single serve on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 2 dead roaches inside the front line slushee counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on the can goods prep table. These were moved out of the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling on wall behind reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed 2 roaches crawling underneath reach in coolers on back wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor and stuck to sticky pads behind reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed dead roaches stuck to sticky pads behind reach in cooler and under Three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling on wall behind reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting board on reach in cooler with stain.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor and stuck to sticky pads behind reach in freezers.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under soda box hookups and under single oven in kitchen.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unfolded pizza boxes leaned against wall touching the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plate boats facing upwards where the food contact surface is exposed to contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf in reach in freezer.
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flip Factory Zone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flip Factory Zone on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flip Factory Zone?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flip Factory Zone.
How does Flip Factory Zone compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Flip Factory Zone most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Flip Factory Zone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flip Factory Zone have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flip Factory Zone means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flip Factory Zone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flip Factory Zone is inspected around two times per year on average.
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