Huey Magoo's
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
45
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Huey Magoo's stretching back to 2022. Huey Magoo's was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Huey Magoo's trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue glass cleaner stored next to to go boxes and over the flip top reach-in cooler. The spray was placed with cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cupped coleslaw in the reach-in cooler by the expo window, 44°. These were moved to a 33° reach-in cooler. ALSO, chicken in the drawer under the flattop, 52°. This was then cooked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the dining area with build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: cloth in the expo window hand wash sink. The cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 4+ involved in food prep, no Certified Food Manager on staff.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Observed: Jill, no Employee Training, no Employee Reporting form. Jill read the form and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe the handwashing at the expo window, lacked soap. The soap dispenser worked on, and soap is now available, **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: Cole slaw in the expo reach-in cooler, no date, made yesterday per staff. A date sticker was added. ALSO, open shredded cheese in the glass reach-in cooler, no date. A date Sticker was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of debris.
36-10-4
35
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the sanitizer bucket by the bulk oil, 0 ppm.
22-40-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the sauce/coleslaw area cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front line hand wash sink with a green bucket and spatula in it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket with liquid stored on the floor by the mop sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed: the sanitizer water by/on the tool table, is soiled.
21-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: 2 squeeze bottles of sauce stored touching salad/greens mix under the spoon window.
10-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under the garbage bag shelf.
36-22-4
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bulk cleaner in storage over large metal pans.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the lower edge of the dining area ice chute is soiled. ALSO, the watermelon and unsweetened tea have build up in the cones.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a whisk in the back kitchen hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the portion scoop for coleslaw in the walk-in cooler was touching product, in the bus pan.
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: the sealed floor drain by the 3 compartment sink has an accumulation of water.
29-19-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink by the bulk oil.
12B-07-4
58
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huey Magoo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huey Magoo's on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huey Magoo's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Huey Magoo's.
How does Huey Magoo's compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Huey Magoo's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Huey Magoo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huey Magoo's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Huey Magoo's 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 Huey Magoo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huey Magoo's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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