Public & General in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1000 Ne 16 Ave Bldg H, Gainesville, FL 32601Public & 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.
Public & General in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Public & General in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Public & General in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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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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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