DICK MONDELLS GAINESVILLE
412 SW 4TH AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-225-3214
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided copy.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed : employee came back in from outside and went back to the line. The person in charge interrupted the employee and sent him to was his hands, and he did.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the shake hopper, dairy mix at 56°. This was in the hopper overnight per the staff.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened liquid egg, not opened today, no date.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed lack of full knowledge of time as a public health control systems that are on the form.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : tea spouts with build up in the nozzles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed : the hand wash sink in the prep storage kitchen was blocked by a pressure washer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : no test kits for the quaternary ammonia sanitizer.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 : 4 staff involved with food, no proof of a Certified Food Manager on shift.
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 : no proof of any training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : the prep kitchen door, when closed, has a gap at the bottom.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed : a hood filter missing.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not available for review.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the pipe under the hand wash sink in the prep kitchen has been knocked loose, and leaks on the floor.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in vacuum sealed bags (sealed at other location) over cases of French fries in reach in freezer in prep kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice bin soiled with black residue. Interior reach in cooler soiled with old food debris on front line in main kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working on the grill, certificate expired 10/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange liquid inside under Handwash sink in main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and grill. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance by drink machine in main kitchen. Storage rack soiled with dust by reach in cooler on front line in main kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Middle reach in cooler in prep room the shelves are starting to rust on the surface.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/above ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over washed lettuce in reach in cooler by door in prep kitchen, operator moved carrots below.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia, no test strips.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present, no certified manager.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Middle reach in cooler in prep kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of tea machine with no cover.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior middle reach in cooler in storage kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler and oil storage in storage kitchen. Air vents soiled on front line in main kitchen.
Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of pickles on floor in storage area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection conducted on 8/12/24.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under tea urn and coffee maker. Reach in freezer gasket soiled located in main kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Middle reach in cooler in storage kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Heads on wet mop on floor in mop sink, manager flipped mops.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christopher Leckerling 4/4/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice bin in main kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up sanitizer bucket at Handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 8/8/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line.
Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean linens on floor in storage closet, manager placed on rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in freezer next to Togo boxes and tea urns.
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in prep kitchen the shelves as become rust pitted. 2 plastic containers with cracks in them stored on shelf in prep kitchen, manager discarded containers.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in prep kitchen, manager placed on crate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled in main kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler in prep kitchen.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quaternary ammonia.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal containers on clean dish rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup box on floor in prep room, manager placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of grill and fryers. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple coolers in both the kitchen and prep room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on floor in storage room. Manager placed on shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on front line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Half and half.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in main kitchen over 500 ppm quaternary ammonia.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half cream in reach in cooler on front line, no one is able to tell when it was opened see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milkshake mixer. Multiple cutting boards on cooks line stained. Interior middle reach in cooler in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer bucket at Handwash sink and stored bucket in sink in main kitchen, employee moved bucket.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By Togo drive thru window it is peeling off of the wall.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack in prep kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Some cutting boards on rack under milkshake machine has deep cut marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the fryers. Reach in freezer gasket soiled in main kitchen.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Togo boxes, napkins, and sandwich liners in room with toilet installed, they no longer use that toilet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above cove molding under Three compartment sink and varies others areas of main kitchen. The fans on the ceiling are soiled in main kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At the mop sink the head is on the floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.