Maude's Classic Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
67
Score
Maude's Classic Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Maude's Classic Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. quiches (49,51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooler at front of kitchen: half/half (51F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (49F - Cold Holding) items located at front of cooler, ambient thermometer reads 50F, other items temped in the back of cooler at 38F. -Sandwich station: feta (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46,48F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) ambient thermometer reads 39F, manager stated cooler lids may have been kept open 2 hours prior while making multiple orders, manager placed items on ice. -Display cooler: quiches (49,51F - Cold Holding) 2 ambient thermometers one read 51F and one read 15F, manager discarded broken thermometer and stated the quiche has not been out of cooler, unable to determine if item was at 41F or below, see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water dispensing nozzle in dining area, manager cleaned. Stained cutting boards on cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half/half and whipping cream no dates, manager does not know when items were open, see stop sale.
02C-03-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in closet, manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Empty containers behind coffee bean grinder. Shelf/ledge behind cooks line. Extra kitchen supplies/cookware above cooling/reach in freezer area. Dry storage rolling cart shelves. Reach in freezer on cooks line gasket is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46-47F - Cold Holding) cooler on cooks line ambient temperature of cooler is 41F, manager stated they had a large breakfast rush and coolers were kept open during rush. breakfast quiche (48F - Cold Holding); breakfast quiche mix (46F - Cold Holding) display cooler ambient temperature of cooler 40F, manager stated the same as above. Manager placed items in ice to rapidly chill items back down to 41F or below. Retemped tomatoes and cheeses they dropped to 42-43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 jugs of water in Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large vent on side of prep table soiled. The bottom part of table top oven door is soiled. The shelf attached to wall behind cooks line cooler is soiled. Area behind wine reach in cooler soiled. Reach in freezer by oven gasket soiled. Shelf above prep area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under Three compartment sink. Wooden pieces behind wine reach in cooler.
14-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to clean silverware.
12B-07-4
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet on floor in dry storage closet in middle dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-07-4
61
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot shot bags. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in cabinet nearest door to shared dining space.
36-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled next to oven. Partition next to Handwash sink heavily stained/soiled. Cooling rack on top of oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Syrup on floor in side cabinet near door to shared space.
08B-38-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter display case: veggie quiche (44F - Cold Holding); meat quiche (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were at proper temperature at 8 am. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, veggie quiche (37F - Cold Holding); meat quiche (41F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Strip over food prep area behind front counter. Manager removed strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022.
50-17-2
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maude's Classic Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maude's Classic Cafe on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maude's Classic Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maude's Classic Cafe.
How does Maude's Classic Cafe compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Maude's Classic Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Maude's Classic Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maude's Classic Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maude's Classic Cafe 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 Maude's Classic Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maude's Classic Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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