MACDINTON’S GAINESVILLE
1728 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – 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-07-6Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – 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.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: water standing on the floor in front of the cook top.
14-69-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – 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.
29-49-6Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.