Lil Rudys at Midtown

1702 W University Ave Ste A2, Gainesville, FL 32603

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Lil Rudys at Midtown appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Lil Rudys at Midtown trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: quaternary amonia tablets stored on the ice maker. These were moved to the bottom shelf for cleaning. ALSO, Spray bottles with sanitizers and table cleaners stored on a wire rack shelf with plastic cups. Sprays were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice maker shroud is soiled. ALSO, cutting boards on the make tables are stained.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Napkins were added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

May 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray paint stored with plastic cups. The spray paint was moved to a cleaning shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: flies in multiple bar areas, near the soda guns. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at multiple bathroom hand wash sink. Soap was added and is being added to each bathroom lacking it. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple soda guns with build up. ALSO, the downstairs ice machine has foreign substance at the edge of the shroud.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: an apple decoration and a drain tube stored in the upstairs bar hand wash sink. The drain tube was removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed: multiple ceiling tiles missing in the upstairs kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed: plywood shelves not sealed, upstairs kitchen.

14-06-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lil Rudys at Midtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lil Rudys at Midtown on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lil Rudys at Midtown?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lil Rudys at Midtown.

How does Lil Rudys at Midtown compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Lil Rudys at Midtown most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Lil Rudys at Midtown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lil Rudys at Midtown have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lil Rudys at Midtown 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 Lil Rudys at Midtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lil Rudys at Midtown is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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