MAIN STREET BAR & BILLIARDS
108 S MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-378-5081
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2025, bar not open during inspection, Operator stated he has paid but it is does not show up.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2025, bar not open during inspection, Operator stated he has paid but it is does not show up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee maker interior soiled. Interior reach in cooler soiled with sticky juice.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Expired James Gagnon 11/19/2025.
Food stored on floor. Jell-O shots and Diet Coke soda box on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Jun 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter connected to hose Bibb behind right side ice machine in the back storage area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior deflector plate inside ice machine to the left in back storage room.
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. No proof of training for any employees, operator stated all employees have been employed longer than 60 days.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles hanging on shelf in the back storage area, employee stated it is sanitizer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Roll up door in storage area with sun shining through the bottom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kegs in walk in cooler. Wall beer keg attachment in walk in cooler soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom and on the wall in the staircase area to the attic.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both coolers behind bar (contains whipped cream).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door jam.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022, Operator tried logging onto website to pay but was unable to login with license.
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. Spray bottles (hanging on chemical shelves in storage room) over 500ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at beginning of bar. Metal deflector plate inside ice machine behind mop sink
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. 4 employees.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing sanitizer hanging on chemical rack in back storage area. Operator labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets with food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped over.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom located by liquor closet and by mop sink. Operator printed and posted.
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.