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GERMAIN'S

14 NW 7 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD1150322
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
NOV 24
DEC 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired decal displayed on the exterior of the truck.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The wall behind fryer soiled with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has a gap where sun is shining through.
Basic/35B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment not operating at time of inspection, but water is unable to be turned on, operator stated the water pump does not work.
High priority/27-12-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Basic/35B-04-4
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The back door has become bent causing a gap.
Basic/35B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf piece not not sealed.
Basic/14-47-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Doors on the back of trailer is in disrepair.
Basic/35B-04-4

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.