Volta Co
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Volta Co appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Volta Co was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added cooking equipment and ice cream machine to front counter, changed one front counter handwash sink to dump sink, changed office to prep area, and changed one bathroom to employees only blocked off by tapestry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Spoke with person in charge about submitting plans to the state, they had submitted to the city. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Verified on OnBase no plans have been submitted and approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added cooking equipment and ice cream machine to front counter, changed one front counter handwash sink to dump sink, changed office to prep area, and changed one bathroom to employees only blocked off by tapestry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Spoke with person in charge about submitting plans to the state, they had submitted to the city. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Dec 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 flies flying around and crawling on empty milk cartons/jugs in mop sink room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2% milk dated 2/13. Bacon pimento cheese dated 2/14.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior both ovens. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By Three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside spiced white mix on dry storage shelf.
14-01-5
58
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying around prep sink in back kitchen area and 2 flying around at mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water spout soiled with built up lime scale. Interior large oven on bottom shelf. Stained cutting board/wooden top of rolling cart near office area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Yellow gloves in Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees.
53B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with the head towards the bottom.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and prep table also under front counters nearest the wall/floor junction.
36-73-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Extra cooking equipment piece stored on floor under prep table.
24-07-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volta Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volta Co on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volta Co?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Volta Co.
How does Volta Co compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Volta Co most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Volta Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Volta Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Volta Co 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 Volta Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Volta Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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