Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One large container cracked/disrepair in reach in cooler holding another pan of cooked chicken.
14-38-4
86
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on flat top changed gloves no handwash then proceeded to put together buns, lettuce, tomatoes, sauce. Manager had employee wash hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with black hose attached at Three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained. Interior bottom of deflector plate inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by ice machine. No sign or soap at Handwash sink in front area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees have been working for 4 months no training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by sinks in old dining area.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on back prep table with cut marks. Double door reach in cooler on cooks line the right side door gasket is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside air conditioning closet. Wall soiled above sliding door reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Across from drive thru window, manager placed handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves outside of bathroom holding chemicals, the wood is not sealed.
14-47-4
33
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee taking orders and passing out food then touched fries without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and didn't wash hands before putting on gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf across from kitchen reach-in freezers.
25-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water underneath three compartment sink. Manager had employee clean up water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to soda machine. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Underneath prep table next to three compartment sink.
36-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster on the side of the building. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird.
How does Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird is inspected around two times per year on average.
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