TAILWIND GAINESVILLE
3880 NE 39 AVE #A, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.275-5457
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (45F - Cold Holding) chicken (45F - Cold Holding)items in open air cooler in grab n go at bar operator stated items were restocked 3 hours prior, items moved to reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket over soda bottles, employee moved sanitizer bucket. Glass cleaner above straws under front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid no label. Employee labeled bleach.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank behind the bar.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled by air vent at front counter above flip top reach in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket behind front counter, manager flipped over.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Half eaten sandwich and keys on shelf above coffee stirrers. Items were moved below.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At either Handwash sink behind bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups facing upwards in ice well, cups flipped over.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed on counter.
Mar 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi-purpose cleaner spray bottle stored above protein drink powders and bottle drinks. Manager moved.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with paper liners for food trays.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container bins on dry good storage rack with multiple cracks.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor. Employee placed oil on shelf.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner behind bar
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins and bagels in grab and go basket in front of register lack Name and address of the establishment.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Unwrapped Plastic forks and spoons not inverted in front of register.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food boats not inverted or protected. Manager inverted
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Lettuce stored in plastic t-shirt bag in reach in cooler.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three-compartment sink at 0ppm Quat. Employee discarded and prepare new sanitizer at 200ppm Quat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi purpose cleaner in spray bottle stored over bottles behind front counter. employee moved spray bottles
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch stored in top shelf in walk-in-cooler above food served to the public.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container in clean ware rack has multiple cracks.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes of solo drink lids on the floor behind the bar. Coffee filters not covered or protected in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Tortilla stored above flip-top make table cooler not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Inspector provided operator with written procedures.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate missing information.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind front counter. Employee placed label on bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee discarded drink during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over.
Oct 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee viewing cell phone at register,touch beard, scratch head and face, took order and payment then proceed to prepare order, handled scoop handle that is stored inside drink powder, without washing hands and putting on clean gloves.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee viewing cell phone at register,touch beard, scratch head and face, took order and payment then proceed to prepare order, handled scoop handle that is stored inside drink powder, without washing hands and putting on clean gloves.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Employee placed bucket underneath front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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. No proof of employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to three compartment sink.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum behind front counter. Employee discarded gum.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on front counter shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 touched register and proceeded to handle cup and fill with coffee without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on apron and proceeded to handle cooked burrito without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of grill drawer cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
Sep 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lettuce and tomatoes in front counter reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox cleaner hanging on shelf next to bottles of water behind front counter. Manager over spray bottle to chemical shelf.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated there are three employees that have worked more than sixty days with no training certificates.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to kitchen reach-in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Employee moved ice bucket to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents dusty and greasy. Door handle to reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed bucket on shelf behind front counter.
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.