Public & General in Gainesville

Last inspected:

1000 Ne 16 Ave Bldg H, Gainesville, FL 32601
Overview

Public & General in Gainesville has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity, on April 15, 2024. Over 33 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 188 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the past 8 inspections; chemical storage violations were cited in at least 4 of the past 5 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections; management awareness violations were documented in 4 inspections. The facility also received one disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines. Two fire safety violations were documented: a propane tank larger than code limits was located inside the building in February 2022, and a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone in August 2025. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority issues with management awareness, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, approved food sources, and employee health policy, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: April 15, 2024 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
188Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Public & General in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Public & General in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Public & General in Gainesville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:55:00

Public & General in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Public & General in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2024042806 $800.00 Apr 15, 2024 Tampa

Public & General in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in the recharge zone located by patio door/office.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 tanks of propane, over 2.7 pounds, stored in the office.

Public & General in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Public & General in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Public & General in Gainesville last inspected?
Public & General in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Public & General in Gainesville last shut down?
Public & General in Gainesville was last shut down on April 15, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Public & General in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Public & General in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Public & General in Gainesville had?
Public & General in Gainesville has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Public & General in Gainesville find?
Public & General in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Public & General in Gainesville ever been shut down?
Yes, Public & General in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 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 Public & General in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Public & General in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Public & General in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Public & General in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Public & General in Gainesville been fined?
Public & General in Gainesville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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