FALAFEL KING Health Score — Gainesville, FL

3252 SW 35 BLVD, Gainesville, FL 32608

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/27/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
D
52 / 100
Concerning

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Gainesville restaurants score 87 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 6 moderate issues, 9 minor issues found

Inspected August 27, 2026 Emergency order recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 1% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
6
Minor
9

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory ×2
  • High Risk PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Moderate Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×3
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof ×2
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

FALAFEL KING's most recent inspection on August 27, 2026 found 18 violations including 3 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 52/100 (Grade D).

Yes — FALAFEL KING's inspection on August 27, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 18 violations were recorded: 3 high-risk, 6 moderate, and 9 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

FALAFEL KING was last inspected on August 27, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

FALAFEL KING's ClearScore of 52/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 99% of Gainesville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 18 violations at FALAFEL KING: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 3. PH/TCS foods properly thawed. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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