The Bull

18 Sw 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

The inspection history at The Bull is still short, with only two visits logged. The Bull was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior key cooler behind bar. Interior bottom corner of cooler in side room. Interior ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the corner of reach in cooler by chest reach in freezer, employee moved duct tape. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in back room the door jam is soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bull last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bull on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Bull compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Bull most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Bull's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bull have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Bull means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.