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MACS DRIVE THRU

129 NW 10 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-378-9842

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1101859
Grade history
JAN 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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 emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unsweet tea nozzle soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in prep area, employee placed napkins at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled on ceiling over water heater.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine not inverted, operator flipped over.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over grill, employee moved drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between containers in reach in cooler, employee moved knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to Handwash sink in main cooks line kitchen.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top ice machine is soiled employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. 8 employees working at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by prep area, employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets on top of ice machine, operator flipped buckets over.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in prep kitchen, employee posted at sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf above lettuce and ham, employee moved drink to the bottom.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in prep kitchen.
Basic/14-33-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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 emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior both ice machines, employees started cleaning machines.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. 1 new employee and 2 other employees with expired certificates. Inspector emailed reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. 2 employees (1 prepping and 1 cooking).
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle/container containing toxic substance not labeled properly. Large container of detergent labeled as black pepper, operator labeled correctly as detergent.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On plastic container holding wrapped straws, operator discarded container.
Basic/14-71-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike helmet on top of single service fry bags and deodorant stick next to boxes of straws, operator moved items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer next to ice machine in prep room the gasket is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries in main kitchen, operator placed bags back in freezer or in cooler on ice.
Basic/06-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In stand up reach in cooler in prep room.
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by Three compartment sink, operator placed up off of floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.