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Underground Kitchen

722 Nw 5 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Underground Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has chlorine bleach but has quaternary ammonia test kit.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum seals raw steaks. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 knives in Handwash sink, operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stove top is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside near the walk in cooler.
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The stove top is cracked by the door.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner taking study course during inspection, he will email his certificate to inspector when completed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above hood system area.
36-37-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on reach in cooler.
25-06-4
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager expired 6/24/2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces attached to ceiling in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
70
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler: milk (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding) moved to the freezer or ice bathes, milk 45, noodles no change, buttermilk 42. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Added to Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Undergoing renovations.
36-58-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo aluminum pans, operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sweet potato thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Underground Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Underground Kitchen on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Underground Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Underground Kitchen.

How does Underground Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Underground Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Underground Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Underground Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Underground Kitchen 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 Underground Kitchen inspected?

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

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