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THE SOCIAL AT MIDTOWN

1728 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3383912
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8477411
DBPR license1101555

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line(drawers) whipping cream 46, chicken 46, beef 46, beef 44, chicken 44. Items are being iced dow, below and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: orange spray cleaner stored next to bulk flour in the dish pit. The cleaner was moved to a shelf below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep stained cuts. ALSO, the bar soda guns are soiled. ALSO, the frame of the ice maker door has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate53B-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 any employee training on site. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at 2 kitchen hand wash sinks. Soap added to both. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: a red top co2 tank stored in the dish pit, not secured. This was moved to a closet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice build up by the door in the walk-in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.