Protocol Projects

2031 Nw 6 St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Other

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Protocol Projects stretching back to 2023. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Protocol Projects on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quart three-compartment sink

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents (floor cleaner). Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food, trays and portion cup lids not inverted or protected . Inverted all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( tater tots )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer on prep table next to fryer: beans (117F - Hot Holding); rice (113F - Hot Holding); macaroni (103F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item reheated and placed in warmer. Manager stated items would be reheated in oven. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pass through window. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor and wall next to fryer greasy.

36-10-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop tempeh stored in reach-in cooler next to back door.

14-01-5

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryer. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from fryer. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor beneath reach-in coolers across from fryer.

36-10-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Protocol Projects last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Protocol Projects on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Protocol Projects?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Protocol Projects.

How does Protocol Projects compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Protocol Projects most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Protocol Projects' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Protocol Projects have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Protocol Projects 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 Protocol Projects inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Protocol Projects is inspected around two times per year on average.

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