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MOTHER'S PUB & GRILL NORTH

MOTHER'S PUB & GRILL NORTH in GAINESVILLE has 14 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5109 NW 39 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510908

  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed two containers of house made spicy ranch sauce dated 10/13, one container of Italian beef dated 10/13 and one container of meat loaf dated 10/13 in walk-in-cooler Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed two containers of house made spicy ranch sauce dated 10/13, one container of Italian beef dated 10/13 and one container of meat loaf dated 10/13 in walk-in-cooler - Stop sale Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510907

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498961

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach behind ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: Partial compliant conducted. EOC issued **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on side of reach in freezer on cookline draining from soft drink dispenser pipe Standing water at bar by three-compartment sink, producing foul sewer odor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors have accumulation of grease under equipment and shelves in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501377

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches around ice machine. Four dead roaches in dry goods storage area Fifteen dead between cooking oil tanks in back room Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches around ice machine in kitchen One live roach by walk-in-cooler door Seven live roaches in dry goods storage area Warning

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498503

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry goods storage area and at tavern bar
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. One Acoustic tile in dishwash area and several in walk-in-cooler area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in mop sink area
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex's bathrooms in tavern No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex tavern bathroom.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach behind ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. duct tape used to repair walk-in-cooler door Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee prepared personal coffee on prep table on cookline, then drank coffee on cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored above box of cup lids
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on side of reach in freezer on cookline draining from soft drink dispenser pipe Standing water at bar by three-compartment sink, producing foul sewer odor Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and missing at bar.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic lids and containers had multiple cracks. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of fries stored and one box of pizza crusts on the floor of walk-in-freezer. Manager placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in door of restroom
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. sides of flip-top make table cooler soiled on cook line. Vent covers on ice machine soiled have accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cup lids on floor in back tavern storage room.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven doesn't work in kitchen cookline.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( broccoli ) in walk in cooler . Manager put onion on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled on cookline behind equipment with grease
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line missing on soda gun holsters at both bars.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Underside of wood shelves in dry goods storage area not painted or sealed.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors have accumulation of grease under equipment and shelves in kitchen Repeat Violation 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. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 container of Mac and Cheese Poppers prepared 8/6 in reach in cooler. 2 containers of Mac and cheese popper in walk-in-cooler prepared 8/7, 1 container of Italian Beef prepared 8/13 Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 and bug spray stored above meat tenderizer hammer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine has mold like substance. Manager instructed employee to clean **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sloppy Joe in walk-in-freezer prepared three weeks earlier on July 31, 2025
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Au Jus and corn beef in walk-in-cooler not date marked. Manager stated both were prepared two days earlier on 2/18/25
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( cleaning agent ). Manager labeled spray bottles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777492

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726546

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on shelf above doorway to walk-in cooler.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in floor next to water heater.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair walk-in cooler door.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at end of cook line. Employee removed drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor outside of office.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame of reach-in freezer across from water heater. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water handle for dish area hand washing sink.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in room with water heater.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched grilled wrap in to go box with bare hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over barbecue sauces in walk-in cooler. Employee moved ground beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark on chicken wings and fries. Employee stated items placed out at 11:00 am. Employee placed proper time mark on items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven. Inside of kitchen microwave. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Lid for ice bin below soda machine in wait station. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No proof of employee certifications. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles stored in bar area.

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10697398

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836884

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage visible for ceiling tiles in front of walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee candy bar and cake stored in kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager removed items from reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop and placed scoop in pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers across from cook line. Gaskets of reach-in cooler in bar area. Outside of cheese dispenser on kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored on shelf across from dish machine. Manager placed utensils in container properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges and lemons stored above prepared carrots and celery. Manager moved celery and carrots to same shelf as oranges and lemons. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line fryers greasy. Wall behind dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor around mop sink. Floor around water heater.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One orange and one lemon in walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen reach-in coolers. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to dish machine. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Manager stated noodles prepared on 7/22. Manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8676720

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585318

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483689

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk-in cooler.
  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in front of pass through window.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sauce stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from pass through window. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill greasy.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began mixing batter in prep area next to back door. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: brats (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated door was open for a delivery as items are stored next to door. Items in reach-in coolers across from cook line: fries (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in coolers one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in front of pizza oven. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili stored in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager stated item placed in cooler the previous day from the freezer. Employee placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8323771

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348222

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish machine. Dish machine in dish area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen greasy.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Manager removed keys from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler gasket.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in dish area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Brats stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven dated 8/14.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was handling dirty dishes in dish area and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: fries (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); ranch (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F: fries (41F - Cold Holding); chicken (40F - Cold Holding); ranch (40F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breakers on either side of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored in dish area. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dispenser nozzles stored in dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed nozzles from sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Manager stated item placed in cooler on 8/23.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter next to ice machine last changed on 1/28/2019.