FALAFEL KING

dba ASIA AND FATEMA LLC

About this restaurant

Falafel King is a seating restaurant with 32 seats located at 3252 SW 35th Blvd in Gainesville. According to available information, the restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and has been operating since 1984, offering pita wraps, platters with salads, and desserts like baklava. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery options, with vegetarian and vegan selections available.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
3252 SW 35 BLVD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
Phone
3132132244
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Clay (code 10)
Seating
32 seats

License

License Number
SEA1101765
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Nov 10, 2025
Date Result Expand
Nov 10, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13473023 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 28, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13472892 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 25, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 10959803 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food