The Social at Midtown
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, The Social at Midtown has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting The Social at Midtown on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed : buffalo dip made on 3-26-2026, still in the walk-in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed : buffalo dipped date marked for 3-26-2026, still in the walk-in cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : 0 ppm for chlorine when testing the dish wash machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : multiple cutting boards with stains in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, multiple soda guns with syrup build up in the spray head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a soda gun in the marked hand wash sink at the bar. The soda gun was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : lack of quaternary ammonia test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed : standing water in 2 reach-in cooler on the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : 3 soda guns lacking a holster at the bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed : multiple cutting boards on the shelves in the walk-in cooler, with deep cuts and dark foreign substance on the surface.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : bags of ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
37
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: No change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: 0 ppm chlorine for the dish wash machine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); taco salad house sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: orange multi purpose cleaner stored on the bar service counter upstairs. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the standing cutting board is stained. ALSO, the plastic sliding doors of one downstairs and one upstairs ice maker are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of proof of any Certified Food Manager at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed: lack of any proof of employees knowing health responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: water standing in 2 reach-in cooler on the cook line. No food is currently in these units.
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a sign directing employees to wash their hands by the hand wash sink by the ice maker downstairs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the walk-in freezer has ice building on the floor, door and wall.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: water standing on the floor in front of the cook top.
36-22-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); taco salad house sauce (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler.
14-74-7
33
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 0 ppm for quaternary amonia in the sanitizer bucket. ALSO, 0 ppm for sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink.
22-40-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: 0 ppm for chlorine in the dish wash machine. The sanitizer jug was replaced and they are priming it now. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: cutting boards on the cook/prep line that are stained. ALSO, multiple soda guns have a film buildup on the diffuser.
22-02-4
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. Observed: only 1 current certificate. Change owner.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the low temp dish wash machine not pumping water from the sprayers, due to seeds and buildup in the spraying wands.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: an access hole in the wall by the soda machine.
36-24-5
55
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the cook line(drawers) whipping cream 46, chicken 46, beef 46, beef 44, chicken 44. Items are being iced dow, below and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: orange spray cleaner stored next to bulk flour in the dish pit. The cleaner was moved to a shelf below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep stained cuts. ALSO, the bar soda guns are soiled. ALSO, the frame of the ice maker door has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of any employee training on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at 2 kitchen hand wash sinks. Soap added to both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: a red top co2 tank stored in the dish pit, not secured. This was moved to a closet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice build up by the door in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance upstairs in the MFDV **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottle and sliced lemon in hand wash sink in downstairs bar. Observed plastic roll in hand wash sink at bar on second floor **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen. employee restocked both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines on the second floor with mold like substance along the interior of the machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom in several stalls in the downstairs ad upstairs bathroom
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler with gaskets in disrepair.
14-36-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing waster in two reach in cooler in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed standing water in the men's room along the hallway back entrance.
29-03-4
58
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Social at Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Social at Midtown on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Social at Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Social at Midtown.
How does The Social at Midtown compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
The Social at Midtown most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has The Social at Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Social at Midtown have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Social at Midtown means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Social at Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Social at Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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