Flying Biscuit Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Flying Biscuit Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Flying Biscuit Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came back into kitchen from hallway/bathroom area, put on apron then at Handwash sink washed hands for maybe 5 seconds before drying them.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 containers of cooked yellow rice 9/17 (1 in the walk in cooler and 1 in hot box on cool line.)
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs cracked in container on shelf in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator stated during busy rush the cooler is constantly kept open during service, thermometer inside unit read 50F, employees placed ice on items to rapidly chill items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M Costa 8/23/2024, manager stated she is scheduled soon to take test.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed grill scraper at Handwash sink at the end of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in dish area. Handwash sink in dish area missing soap. Manager replaced items at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean rack in prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in mango with no handle, manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatulas on cooks line 1 had burn/scorch marks on handle.
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The sliding door track on dish machine is soiled.
16-21-4
32
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee putting away clean dishes adjusted hat then continued putting away clean plates. Employee on cooks line kept touching pants and shirt then continued cooking.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red velvet batter (61F - Cold Holding); egg wash (72F - Cold Holding) items sitting on counter of cooks line. Egg wash was supposed to be in ice bath but ice had melted away, employee replaced ice. Red velvet batter is a seasonal item very popular during February item constantly being in and out of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior back top corners of ice bin behind bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in Handwash sink on cooks line, employees moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in dish washing area, employee changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in corner of cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops handle in black bean mixture in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line.
10-06-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Potatoes on cooks line, employees placed item back in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag on top of canned drinks behind bar.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee green thermos cup on top of tortilla box in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. The reach in cooler handle behind bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
41
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up then continued touching clean utensils and restocking the cooks line.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach chemical bottle on top shelf above clean pans at the dish machine area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter (72F - Cold Holding) next to the flat top in melted ice, employees refilled container with fresh ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler drawers on cooks line. Cutting boards soiled on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line and at dish machine with cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda backsplash behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used as a scoop inside the cooked potatoes on the flat top, employee removed bowl and replaced with a handled scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. 2 bags of clean towels on floor in walk in freezer. Operator picked towels up off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages next to Togo boxes on dry storage shelf, employees moved beverages to the very bottom with the rest of the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by the drink machine on the server alley.
24-08-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets on table reserved. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter packets on outside dining table left on table to be reserved.
01B-13-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on cook-line reach-in cooler and serve area reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 pans on shelf next to triple compartment sink not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Trash dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in bar reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service serving trays and lids not inverted on shelf next to main grill.
25-06-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Two uncovered tea pitchers next to hand wash in sink in bar area.
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled and stained.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter next to sink/soda machine in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back plate of soda dispenser stained with rust-like appearance. Area around nozzles of bar soda dispenser soiled. Gaskets of reach-in coolers in bar area soiled. Top edge of reach-in cooler door soiled under bar soda dispenser.
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flying Biscuit Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flying Biscuit Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flying Biscuit Cafe.
How does Flying Biscuit Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Flying Biscuit Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Flying Biscuit Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flying Biscuit Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flying Biscuit Cafe 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 Flying Biscuit Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flying Biscuit Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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