Xclusive Eatz

926 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Other

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Xclusive Eatz has been inspected nine times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Xclusive Eatz is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 24, 2025

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

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: pico (53F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Reach-in cooler next to back door: shrimp 46F, sour cream 47 F. Owner stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner placed items on ice to reduce temperature to 41F. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: pico (53F - Cold Holding); lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle hanging from storage shelf with spices. Manager removed spray bottle from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go containers stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed containers from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill, ambient temperature 58F.

14-74-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill and fryer greasy.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on counter next to three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not working properly.

05-08-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to food truck.

35B-03-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in reach-in cooler reading 33F, ambient temperature 42F.

05-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on prep table next to grill. Owner turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler across from grill.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xclusive Eatz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xclusive Eatz on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xclusive Eatz?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xclusive Eatz.

How does Xclusive Eatz compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

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

Has Xclusive Eatz's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Xclusive Eatz have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xclusive Eatz 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 Xclusive Eatz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xclusive Eatz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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