Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge)

9 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge)'s 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kin (Cocktail Bar & Lounge) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.