Tailwind Gainesville
3880 NE 39 Ave #A, Gainesville, FL 32609 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103059
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (2 repeats)-19
- Administrative complaint on Aug 11Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
cheese (45°F - Cold Holding) chicken (45°F - Cold Holding)items in open air cooler in grab n go at bar operator stated items were restocked 3 hours prior, items moved to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Sanitizer bucket over soda bottles, employee moved sanitizer bucket. Glass cleaner above straws under front counter.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle with yellow liquid no label. Employee labeled bleach.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Employee placed on counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket behind front counter, manager flipped over.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Plastic cups facing upwards in ice well, cups flipped over.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At either Handwash sink behind bar.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling soiled by air vent at front counter above flip top reach in cooler.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Half eaten sandwich and keys on shelf above coffee stirrers. Items were moved below.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1 tank behind the bar.
Repeat violation
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.