Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
52
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes from the dining room and proceeded to bring clean dishes to front counter area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter reach-in cooler: blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter make line reach-in cooler. Blade of slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind front counter. Manager placed chain around CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature on prep sink across from front counter make line. Manager placed item in reach-in cooler to finish thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above ovens and grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of rice on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed case of rice on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration dates not filled out on certificates. Manager placed expiration dates on certificates. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter make station cooler. Interior of microwave next to front counter make station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 10/22. Manager placed proper date on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack in kitchen. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Area around soda nozzles in wait station next to dessert display case. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Inside of doors to dish machine in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above front counter make line.
36-34-5
55
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over oranges in walk-in cooler. Manager eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler behind front counter. Water nozzle of tea machine in wait station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Inside of doors to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. To go container lids stored in dry storage closet. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of microwave in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of floor mixer next to ovens. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe.
How does Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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