White Buffalo

111 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

White Buffalo has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

White Buffalo's latest score of 55 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flies in restroom hallway area. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in island behind bar. **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar on the right side.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. They have a pH test kit but needs chlorine test kit.

16-32-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind the bar.

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks behind bar, operator secured them. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between restrooms and near exit/ice machine area.

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 under mop sink.

14-47-4

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front left corner of bar.

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler across the bar from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf under mop sink. Wooden doorway to the kitchen.

14-47-4

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

29-49-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in the back. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic container with a large crack in it.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machines in the back. Floor standing water under well at the entrance.

36-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Buffalo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Buffalo on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Buffalo?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at White Buffalo.

How does White Buffalo compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

White Buffalo most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has White Buffalo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Buffalo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at White Buffalo 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 White Buffalo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, White Buffalo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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