MAYDAY ICE CREAMS
214 SE 2 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
OCT 24
SEP 25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. 5 employees.
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. 5 employees.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee looking through paperwork in binder for inspector, customer came inside, she then placed gloves on hands and scooped ice cream without first washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 3 bottles in Handwash sink, inspector moved items to wash hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. 5 employees.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Large plastic bin that holds waffle cones cannot fit fully in Three compartment sink compartments.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on mop sink no label, operator label as sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream display reach in freezers with thick ice build up on sides.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoons handle directly touching sprinkles in container behind front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Display ice cream reach in freezers sliding door tracks soiled.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Box of paper towels on floor in restroom.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacid stored over reach-in freezer in dry storage. Manager moved antacid during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in dry storage area.
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.