Germain's

14 Nw 7 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Germain's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 20, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The back door has become bent causing a gap. **Repeat Violation**

35B-04-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani-bucket measured over 200ppm.

41-15-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler handle broken with sharp edges.

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Current license number not displayed on unit. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood soiled. Also, shelf above prep cooler soiled with dust and food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to unit has no closer. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager went to commissary and retrieved chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels for hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

50-04-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to unit. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Germain's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Germain's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Germain's?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Germain's.

How does Germain's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Germain's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Germain's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Germain's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Germain's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Germain's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Germain's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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