Macdinton’s Gainesville
1728 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 · Permanent Food Service · License 1101555
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ice bin interiors soiled with mold-like substances.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at right handwashing sink next to stairs. Manager replaced towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of fries on floor of walk-in-freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Case of single-serve cups on floor in storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tile missing over clean pans on kitchen storage rack.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager moved mop to basin for drying.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.