Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1728 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603MacDinton's in Gainesville has accumulated 159 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated enforcement actions, including two administrative complaints and a warning in February 2025 with three high-priority violations. Consumer advisory failures, food contact surface issues, and improper utensil sanitation represent the most common citation types. The facility's compliance pattern shows improvement after warnings, with callback inspections typically finding zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021004251 | $200.00 | Aug 11, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville last inspected?
- Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville had?
- Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville find?
- Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville been fined?
- Macdinton’s Gainesville in Gainesville has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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