MOTHERS PUB & RESTAURANT
1017 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach on roll of paper towels that were above shelf at prep area. Killed 1 live roach on floor under stair shelf at lobby entrance to kitchen. 1 live roach on wall to left of ketchup packets on under stair shelf. Killed both. 1 live roach on counter at entrance to kitchen from bar. Killed. 1 live roach to right of drink dispenser at bar. Escaped behind machine. 1 live roach on line for drink dispenser at bar. Killed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. On folder on shelf above prep table 4 rodent droppings. On shelf above soda boxes 1 rodent dropping. Discarded folder with rodent droppings. Cleaned up. Dropping on shelf. At least 10 rodent droppings on base of wall directly behind upstairs bar where soda boxes are kept. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in bar area. At least 5 flying insects at downstairs bar by corner icewell.
Basic 1
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach smashed on wall at lobby entrance to kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor under stair shelf at lobby entrance to kitchen. 2 dead roaches in tub containing lost and found. Cleaned up. 1 dead roach on wood at floor under Three-compartment sink at bar. Cleaned up. 1 egg casing behind register by liquor at downstairs bar. Cleaned up. 4 dead roaches behind power cords at bar. Cleaned up. 2 egg casings on top of server station in room with upstairs bar. Cleaned up. Pieces of dead roach in ice well at upstairs bar (not in use). Cleaned up. Dead roach on floor of liquor storage room area behind upstairs bar. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.