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MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT

2905 SW 42ND STREET STE 20, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-519-5255

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats17
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103473
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the 'batter' flavored yogurt at 48° in the yogurt dispenser. This dropped 4° in 10 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Observed : no employee food safety certificates, and no Employee Reporting forms for any staff.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the 'batter' flavored yogurt at 48° in the yogurt dispenser. This dropped 4° in 10 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Observed : lack of proof of training for any employees over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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. Observed : no employee food safety certificates, and no Employee Reporting forms for any staff.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed : 1 unisex restroom, no trash cover.
Basic/32-12-6
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not available for review.
Basic/51-18-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : 3 gallon jugs of yogurt thawing in standing water. These were still frozen in the middle. These were moved to the walk-in freezer and then to the walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed: 2 employees, per staff, that do not have any certification, and no employee reporting forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not available for review.
Basic/50-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed: the display reach-in cooler lacks an Ambient air thermometer.
Basic/05-09-4
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed: There are no current certificates on hand, employees relate they are over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 4, 2024 · No training has been done Admin Complaint
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Observed: There are no current certificates on hand, employees relate they are over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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. Observed: there is no food safety training, and there are no employee reporting forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lack of a covered receptacle in the customer bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection is not here.
Basic/51-18-6

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.