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WHITE BUFFALO

111 S MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-872-9227

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103496
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in island behind bar.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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. Observed the bar dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. Unit primed and reached 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 3 flys at the drink bar entrance, and 1 on the far end.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda guns with soda buildup on the dispenser head.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the 2 bar hand wash sinks lacking water over 74°.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the frame of the dish wash machine with dark, moist foreign substance. This was cleaned by staff.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : multiple soda guns at the bar, lacking drain lines.
Basic/29-17-4
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Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flies in restroom hallway area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in island behind bar.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar on the right side.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. They have a pH test kit but needs chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind the bar.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks behind bar, operator secured them.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between restrooms and near exit/ice machine area.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under mop sink.
Basic/14-47-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front left corner of bar.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler across the bar from dish machine.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation

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.