WHITE BUFFALO
111 S MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-872-9227
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024
3 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in island behind bar.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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.
Live, small flying insects found Observed : 3 flys at the drink bar entrance, and 1 on the far end.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda guns with soda buildup on the dispenser head.
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°.
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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.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : multiple soda guns at the bar, lacking drain lines.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in island behind bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar on the right side.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks behind bar, operator secured them.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between restrooms and near exit/ice machine area.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front left corner of bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler across the bar from dish machine.
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