MOTHERS PUB & RESTAURANT
1017 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: Approximately 3 live roaches behind the glass door reach-in cooler. Approximately 12 live roaches under milk crate at the walkway between the kitchen and bar area. Approximately 2 live roaches on wall behind storage shelf next to the glass door reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. (Slicer soiled on storage shelf above the kitchen drink machine)
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (In the main kitchen area)
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Case of white cheese dip on the walk-In cooler floor on the secondary side of the building) **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet on kitchen storage shelf)
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Cracked tile in the bar area on the secondary side of the building)
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. (Ice scoop buried under ice in the ice machine)
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. (In 3-door unit across from the dish machine) **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. (Pans on kitchen storage shelf)
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. (Pans on kitchen storage shelf have old labels)
08A-26-4Basic – Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. (Raw eggs over case of produce in the walk-in cooler on the secondary side of the building)
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:27 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.