LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN
1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE A2, Gainesville FL 32603 · 352.221.2478
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
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MAR 26
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3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: flies in multiple bar areas, near the soda guns.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a gallon of dish soap stored on top of the upstairs ice maker. The soap was moved under the 3 compartment sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink upstairs.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : the kitchen hand wash sink lacked paper towels. A roll of paper towels was added. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, a bar hand wash sink downstairs lacked soap and paper towels and a sign.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tanks behind the door in storage are not secured.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : the men,s restroom lacked a sign. A printed sign was added.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : upstairs in the kitchen, cases of cups, lids and straws are on the floor.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the Kclass Fire extinguisher upstairs indicates it is not fully charged.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: quaternary amonia tablets stored on the ice maker. These were moved to the bottom shelf for cleaning. ALSO, Spray bottles with sanitizers and table cleaners stored on a wire rack shelf with plastic cups. Sprays were moved to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice maker shroud is soiled. ALSO, cutting boards on the make tables are stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Napkins were added.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the silver K Class fire extinguisher indicates that it is not fully charged.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed: multiple ceiling tiles missing in the upstairs kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the silver Kclass indicates lack of a full charge.
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: flies in multiple bar areas, near the soda guns.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray paint stored with plastic cups. The spray paint was moved to a cleaning shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple soda guns with build up. ALSO, the downstairs ice machine has foreign substance at the edge of the shroud.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: an apple decoration and a drain tube stored in the upstairs bar hand wash sink. The drain tube was removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at multiple bathroom hand wash sink. Soap was added and is being added to each bathroom lacking it.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed: multiple ceiling tiles missing in the upstairs kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: plywood shelves not sealed, upstairs kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the silver Kclass indicates lack of a full charge.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.