The Midnight Underground

101 Se 2 Place Suite 100, Gainesville, FL 32601

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Midnight Underground stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which The Midnight Underground's 32 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (47F - Cold Holding) operator placed in reach in freezer retemped at 40F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of keg cooler behind bar.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces on back wall in storage room.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at entrance to bar the gaskets are soiled, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Deli meat in reach in cooler expired 12/14.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler. Interior keg cooler in the corner of bar. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink pitcher in Handwash sink behind bar, employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside th employee bathroom. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-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. Milk and cream opened days ago.

02C-03-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler in the middle of bar.

29-49-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks, operator chained to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Midnight Underground last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Midnight Underground on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Midnight Underground compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

The Midnight Underground most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has The Midnight Underground's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Midnight Underground have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Midnight Underground 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.

How often is The Midnight Underground inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Midnight Underground is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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