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HOLY MOLY BURGERS AND THE BIRD

1445 SE HAWTHORNE RD, Gainesville FL 32641 · 352.338.3663

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1100713
Grade history
APR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around prep area landed on back prep table by Handwash sink.
High priority/35A-02-7
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed : the red sanitizer bucket on the counter, 0 ppm for chlorine. Corrected to 100 ppm.
High priority/22-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the flip top reach-in cooler on the cook line: cut tomato 62°, slice cheese 61°, slice cheese 60°. Items stocked after lunch, per staff, less than 4 hours. Time as a public health control and ice bags were discussed. Other reach-in cooler were in compliance. The Ambient air temperature in the kitchen was approximately 91°.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Lysol spray can stored on prep table with tomato slicer underneath.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : water/breader dip is cloudy.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap on the freezer storage line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the outside mop sink with an accumulation of grease and soil buildup.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose Bibb with small hose attached at Three compartment sink no backflow preventer.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave soiled with food splash. Interior small reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink in storage room/old dining area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under ice machine. Wall soiled inside walk in cooler under sauce jugs.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chemical storage shelves outside of bathroom wooden not sealed.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backs of fryers soiled with grease. Hood systems/filters soiled with grease. Interior small chest reach in freezer near back door. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line across from flat top. Sliding door chest reach in freezer on cooks line the door tracks are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around prep area landed on back prep table by Handwash sink.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior flip top reach in cooler on cooks line. Single door silver reach in cooler on cooks line interior shelving is soiled. Employees started cleaning items.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under back prep table by Handwash sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest reach in freezer on cooks line door jam soiled. Grease dripping from hood system above cooks line. Employees started cleaning during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the bottom of single door silver reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One large container cracked/disrepair in reach in cooler holding another pan of cooked chicken.
Basic/14-38-4
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on flat top changed gloves no handwash then proceeded to put together buns, lettuce, tomatoes, sauce. Manager had employee wash hands.
High priority/12A-12-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with black hose attached at Three compartment sink.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained. Interior bottom of deflector plate inside ice machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by ice machine. No sign or soap at Handwash sink in front area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees have been working for 4 months no training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by sinks in old dining area.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back prep table with cut marks. Double door reach in cooler on cooks line the right side door gasket is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near walk in cooler.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside air conditioning closet. Wall soiled above sliding door reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Across from drive thru window, manager placed handle above ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves outside of bathroom holding chemicals, the wood is not sealed.
Basic/14-47-4

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.