How many health inspections has LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN had?

LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN ever been shut down?

No, LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN?

The most frequently cited violations at LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE A2, Gainesville, FL 32603

Alachua County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SFMBR ALACHUA LLC · License: SEA1103024

LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN in Gainesville, FL has 25 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

148Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 30, 2025

Inspection History (25)

May 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 29, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

May 28, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

May 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Alachua County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.49.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN had?: LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN ever been shut down?: No, LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN?: The most frequently cited violations at LIL RUDY'S AT MIDTOWN are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Premises clean.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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