Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3443-3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
Overview

Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville has been inspected 22 times since 2022, recording 136 total violations—averaging 6.2 per inspection, more than 20% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the facility's record, with handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations cited in multiple inspections, employee health policy violations appearing in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage violations documented in 10 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections. Shell stock requirements were cited in 6 inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Fire safety violations were cited on two dates: a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented on March 20, 2023, and again on December 2, 2024. An administrative complaint was recommended following the February 16, 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 found 27 violations (1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic) and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
136Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.

Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville last inspected?
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville had?
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville find?
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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