Tailwind Gainesville
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Tailwind Gainesville has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee viewing cell phone at register,touch beard, scratch head and face, took order and payment then proceed to prepare order, handled scoop handle that is stored inside drink powder, without washing hands and putting on clean gloves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Observed employee handling cell phone, then sweep the floor, touch the screen for a non food item purchase, then put on gloves without washing their hands first, then prepare a sandwich order, and handle grill cooking utensils, and single service container. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
86
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee viewing cell phone at register,touch beard, scratch head and face, took order and payment then proceed to prepare order, handled scoop handle that is stored inside drink powder, without washing hands and putting on clean gloves. **Warning**
12A-16-4
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched register and proceeded to handle cup and fill with coffee without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on apron and proceeded to handle cooked burrito without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of grill drawer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
64
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lettuce and tomatoes in front counter reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox cleaner hanging on shelf next to bottles of water behind front counter. Manager over spray bottle to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.
53A-16-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated there are three employees that have worked more than sixty days with no training certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed bucket on shelf behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to kitchen reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor behind front counter. Employee moved ice bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents dusty and greasy. Door handle to reach-in cooler in kitchen.
23-03-4
45
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The sink was dumped and refilled with fresh. 250 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front line glass reach-in cooler at: milk 49 and almond milk 47F. Both were placed in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the back side of the slicer blade guard has dried food debris on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the plastic handle for the reach-in freezer near the front line has been pulled off. Expanding foam insulation s exposed.
14-11-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tailwind Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tailwind Gainesville on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tailwind Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tailwind Gainesville.
How does Tailwind Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Tailwind Gainesville most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Tailwind Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tailwind Gainesville have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tailwind Gainesville 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 Tailwind Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tailwind Gainesville is inspected around three times per year on average.
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