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MACDINTON’S GAINESVILLE

With 6 inspections documented, MACDINTON’S GAINESVILLE maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in GAINESVILLE. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

1728 West University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32603
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/8/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13529885

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water damage.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed : multiple cutting boards on the shelves in the walk-in cooler, with deep cuts and dark foreign substance on the surface.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : bags of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed : standing water in 2 reach-in cooler on the cook line.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : 3 soda guns lacking a holster at the bar.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : 0 ppm for chlorine when testing the dish wash machine. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : buffalo dipped date marked for 3-26-2026, still in the walk-in cooler.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed : buffalo dip made on 3-26-2026, still in the walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : multiple cutting boards with stains in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, multiple soda guns with syrup build up in the spray head.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a soda gun in the marked hand wash sink at the bar. The soda gun was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : lack of quaternary ammonia test strips.

9/24/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10899664

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : in the tall reach-in cooler in the kitchen, employee food and drink stored over guest food. All employee food was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored on a kitchen counter height reach-in cooler. This was moved to the stairwell. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed : standing water in the small counter top reach-in cooler on the cook line.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : frozen shrimp with water running on the bag, not submerged. The bag was placed in a bowl, the water was turned back on and the bag will be weighed down to be submerged. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed : ibuprofen stored on the top shelf over a prep area in the kitchen. This was moved to the employee area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-40-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed : 2 buckets in the kitchen at 0 ppm for quaternary ammonia. The buckets were being dumped and the supply jug was being replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : portioned sauces stored on the wait staff line, not cupped today no date. (Closed the past 2 days).
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the inside of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of residue in the well. ALSO, a soda gun at the bar was soiled.
  • 53B-02-5: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. Observed : multiple staff over 60 days, certificates are not on sight. Training was done 2 weeks ago, per the manager.

4/16/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10778705

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: No change. Admin Complaint

2/12/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10777583

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended**

2/11/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8862595

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 14-74-7: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. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); taco salad house sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: water standing on the floor in front of the cook top.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the walk-in freezer has ice building on the floor, door and wall.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign directing employees to wash their hands by the hand wash sink by the ice maker downstairs.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: water standing in 2 reach-in cooler on the cook line. No food is currently in these units.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: 0 ppm chlorine for the dish wash machine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); taco salad house sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: orange multi purpose cleaner stored on the bar service counter upstairs. This was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the standing cutting board is stained. ALSO, the plastic sliding doors of one downstairs and one upstairs ice maker are soiled.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of proof of any Certified Food Manager at the time of the inspection. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: lack of any proof of employees knowing health responsibility.

8/16/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8744446

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the low temp dish wash machine not pumping water from the sprayers, due to seeds and buildup in the spraying wands.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: an access hole in the wall by the soda machine.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: 0 ppm for chlorine in the dish wash machine. The sanitizer jug was replaced and they are priming it now. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-40-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the sanitizer bucket. ALSO, 0 ppm for sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cutting boards on the cook/prep line that are stained. ALSO, multiple soda guns have a film buildup on the diffuser.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: only 1 current certificate. Change owner.