Same Choice

2687 Ne 70 St, Gainesville, FL 32609

Other

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Same Choice seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 18, 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 visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gainesville restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: ant spray(for sale) stored over coffee on the front line display. Items are being adjusted. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer visible on site.

05-08-4

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: Richard's Certified Food Manager card is expired. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the front line chest freezer with an accumulation of ice.

14-69-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler: butter (51F - Cold Holding). Owner stated item stored in cooler over night.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler: butter (51F - Cold Holding). Owner stated item stored in cooler over night.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored on top of kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager placed bottle of bleach on floor underneath three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf above prep table next to back door. Owner place plastic cutting boards on shelf and removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Oct 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Same Choice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Same Choice on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Same Choice?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Same Choice.

How does Same Choice compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Same Choice most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Same Choice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Same Choice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Same Choice 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 Same Choice inspected?

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

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