Macs Drive Thru

129 Nw 10 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Macs Drive Thru has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Macs Drive Thru's latest score of 67 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to Handwash sink in main cooks line kitchen.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top ice machine is soiled employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. 8 employees working at the time of inspection. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by prep area, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in prep kitchen, employee posted at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf above lettuce and ham, employee moved drink to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in prep kitchen.

14-33-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets on top of ice machine, operator flipped buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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. Inspector emailed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior both ice machines, employees started cleaning machines. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. 1 new employee and 2 other employees with expired certificates. Inspector emailed reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees (1 prepping and 1 cooking).

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle/container containing toxic substance not labeled properly. Large container of detergent labeled as black pepper, operator labeled correctly as detergent. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer next to ice machine in prep room the gasket is torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries in main kitchen, operator placed bags back in freezer or in cooler on ice. **Corrected On-Site**

06-06-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In stand up reach in cooler in prep room.

29-49-6

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by Three compartment sink, operator placed up off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On plastic container holding wrapped straws, operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-71-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bike helmet on top of single service fry bags and deodorant stick next to boxes of straws, operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 1, 2022

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macs Drive Thru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macs Drive Thru on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macs Drive Thru?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Macs Drive Thru.

How does Macs Drive Thru compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Macs Drive Thru most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Macs Drive Thru's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macs Drive Thru have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Macs Drive Thru 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 Macs Drive Thru inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Macs Drive Thru is inspected around two times per year on average.

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