Mom's OG
1017 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102633
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 complaint inspection3 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic; 2 also cited at the Sep 10 complaint check and counted there-34
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint check4 basic-4
- Complaint after follow-up on Aug 24Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed : the hood fan is not operable, parts have been ordered.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Observed : a missing drain cover in the women's restroom.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed : the women's restroom toilets are soiled. ALSO, the men,s restroom toilet and urinal are soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed multiple ceiling tiles are missing in the women's restroom.
Earlier inspections 1
F44Complaint inspection16 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Women's restroom ceiling has water dripping from above the ceiling level. Multiple ceiling tiles are still missing. AC tech here today's evaluating system. Drain pan is not level and dripping, estimate and quote being given for kitchen and over bathrooms.
Fixed on the spot
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed : cut tomato in the walk-in cooler, from 8-21-2026, 48°.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed : cut tomato from 8-21-2026 in the walk-in cooler, are 48°.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed : OFF and hand lotion stored over canned drink at the bar.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : 3 soda guns are soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed : lack of paper towels in men,s restroom and women's restroom. Both were stocked with paper towels but the staff.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : all certificates shown were expired.
Basic10
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed : the case of napkins in the hallway are on the floor.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Observed : the soda gun (dining area side) lacks a drain hose.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed : the outside mop sink is almost full of water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed : standing water in the bar reach-in cooler under the stereo.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed : men,s restroom and women's restroom had debris on the floor, this was swept up by staff.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed : debris in the communal parking area behind the restaurant.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Observed : the floor behind the ice maker has an accumulation of debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed : the ceiling tiles in the women's restroom are missing due to an overhead AC drain pan leak. This item is already an Administrative Complaint. An AC tech was here today, per the partner, to check it out and give estimates for repair.
Fixed on the spot
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair/not clean.
Observed : the light shields in the kitchen are discolored.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed : there was no visible choking poster.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.