Linda Vista
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Linda Vista has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Linda Vista is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 2 heavily dented cans of tomato paste. These were taken out of rotation.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: the dine in menus are in compliance, however, the new carry out menus do not indicate which items may be ordered under cooked. The owner started the process of adding a star(asterisk) by the beef items that can be ordered under cooked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 employee drinks on the dry good shelves over food for the public.these were moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed: the floors in the kitchen are not easily cleanable due to the grout in between the tiles being so low.
36-12-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: queso on the oven, not covered, 126°. This was placed on the flattop for reheating to 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The unit was primed, and reached 50 ppm at 102°. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed: the menu has the consumer advisory, but lacks the asterisk or identifier for which items may be cooked less than well done. Staff added asterisks to the 2 areas that needed the identifiers. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee soda can in the ice which was being used for panned tomatoes cold holding. The can was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cheese sauce on top of the oven, 84F. This was placed back in the oven to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the make table cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: ice and onions in the cook line hand wash sink. These were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: missing Certified Food Manager number on multiple certificates. Theses were added. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 2 drinks on the veggie prep cart. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the wine/beer cooler on the wait station.
29-49-6
58
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine test strips shows 0 ppm Cl on food contact surface, however solution inside the dishmachine show 10ppm CL. Manager contacted service tech to inspect. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook with gloves on place raw meat on grill, remove gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cooks on cook line with dry wiping cloth on waist sued to wipe hands while cooking.
21-10-4
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Refried beans (60, 59F - Cold Holding) ; pico (60F - Cold Holding). Items had been in the Walk-in Cooler overnight and ambient temperature of Walk-in Cooler was 49.6F. Also Observed in flip-top make table cooler in kitchen by door entering the kitchen the following item and temperatures: Tomato (58F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (57F)**Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Refried beans (60, 59F - Cold Holding) ; pico (60F - Cold Holding). Items had been in the Walk-in Cooler overnight and ambient temperature of Walk-in Cooler was 49.6F Also Observed in flip-top make table cooler in kitchen by door entering the kitchen the following item and temperatures: Tomato (58F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (57F)**Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves stored in hand wash sink in back kitchen
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone over food items
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler in kitchen with torn gasket
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Linda Vista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Linda Vista on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Linda Vista?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Linda Vista.
How does Linda Vista compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Linda Vista most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Linda Vista's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Linda Vista have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Linda Vista 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 Linda Vista inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Linda Vista is inspected around three times per year on average.
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