Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville
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3443-3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607Mildred'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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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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 July 16, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- 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: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- 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 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 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 July 16, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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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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.
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