MILDRED'S BIG CITY FOOD & NEW DEAL CAFE
3443-3445 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32607 · 3711711
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No written procedure available. Manager printed out written procedure during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) items in top portion of cooler on The new deal side, items added to ice. Retemped items below 41F. cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) item in top portion of cooler within fresh garlic container, manager discarded onions.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station on the Mildred's side, manager replaced paper towels.
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. All food handler Florida restaurant and lodging association certificates are expired.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. French fries on The new deal side no written plan for time control.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris under front counter on The new deal side.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked in walkway path between Mildred's dining and ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior reach in freezer soiled with food debris outside of office on Mildred's side. -Side of fryer and wall by fryer soiled with grease on Mildred's side. -Plate storage rack soiled with dust on The new deal side.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rust has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers with no labels, employee labeled as seafood breading and flour.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee washed hands the handled soiled wiping cloth, then handled Ready-To-Eat food and placed on sandwich they were preparing, then put on gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Manager cleaned both items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser at bar. Manager restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( yeast )with a bowl without a handle. Manager discarded.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at counter and in storage. Manager chained tanks
Food stored on floor. Wine in box and bag stored on floor. Manager placed on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( flour ). Manager removed and had washed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in catch basin at soft drink dispenser machine. Manager removed and had washed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cooked eggs ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed tomato
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wearing gloves took a slice of bread and bread package fell to the ground. Employee discarded package and placed bread slice on grill, then proceeded to prepare food order. Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves was outside at the walk-in-cooler stocking boxes, then returned to the cafe prep area handled cooking utensils and food trays. Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb outside behind building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine and top of ice machine
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lamb cooked, frozen and thawed has no time tracking.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pear sauce not dated. Manager advised item had been prepared 8/23/25.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( glass cleaner ). Manager instructed employee to employee to label spray bottle
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ten acoustic tiles in back kitchen and dry goods storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee backpack with clean dishes. Employee drinks with clean wiping cloths. Lost and found scarf stored on shelf with coffee bags. Manager removed items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food around bottom of soft drink syrup boxes by cafe counter.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour bin lid has crack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled with mold like substance. Hood filters have accumulation of grease
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closing mechanism on women's restroom door on cafe side.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in Reach in cooler in back kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (lettuce, tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Aus Jus, sauces ) in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager instructed employee to label container
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed dish machine, 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler behind front counter: steak (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated steak was at proper temperature three hours earlier when they took temperatures. Manager placed steak in reach-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in wait station hand washing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour on cook line. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance from cook line. Back of floor mixer in baking area. Top of dish machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Container of flour on kitchen shelf. Employee placed lid on container.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Chicken salad in walk-in cooler dated 11/22.
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. No written procedure available. Manager printed out written procedure during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler. Inside of kitchen ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed wiping cloth during inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of cornmeal stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed bag of cornmeal on shelf.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Shield for kitchen light fixture cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above kitchen oven greasy. Small mixer on kitchen prep table. Outside of kitchen ice machine.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Feb 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes from the dining room and proceeded to bring clean dishes to front counter area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter reach-in cooler: blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter make line reach-in cooler. Blade of slicer in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in ware washing area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind front counter. Manager placed chain around CO2 tank.
Food stored on floor. Case of rice on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed case of rice on dry storage shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above ovens and grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature on prep sink across from front counter make line. Manager placed item in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter make station cooler. Interior of microwave next to front counter make station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 10/22. Manager placed proper date on item.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration dates not filled out on certificates. Manager placed expiration dates on certificates.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Inside of doors to dish machine in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above front counter make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack in kitchen. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Area around soda nozzles in wait station next to dessert display case.
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