Gainesville, Alachua County

TAILWIND GAINESVILLE

3880 NE 39 AVE #A, Gainesville, FL 32609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 24452657

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi-purpose cleaner spray bottle stored above protein drink powders and bottle drinks. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 24452662

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 24452659

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table with paper liners for food trays. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24452656

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container bins on dry good storage rack with multiple cracks.

08B-38-4

Detail 24452660

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor. Employee placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 24452663

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner behind bar

02D-03-4

Detail 24452661

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins and bagels in grab and go basket in front of register lack Name and address of the establishment.

24-18-4

Detail 24452658

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Unwrapped Plastic forks and spoons not inverted in front of register.

25-06-4

Detail 24452664

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food boats not inverted or protected. Manager inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 24086983

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Lettuce stored in plastic t-shirt bag in reach in cooler.

22-43-4

Detail 24086984

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three-compartment sink at 0ppm Quat. Employee discarded and prepare new sanitizer at 200ppm Quat Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24086976

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi purpose cleaner in spray bottle stored over bottles behind front counter. employee moved spray bottles Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24086985

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

08B-49-4

Detail 24086975

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch stored in top shelf in walk-in-cooler above food served to the public.

14-38-4

Detail 24086982

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container in clean ware rack has multiple cracks.

10-14-5

Detail 24086981

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine.

16-46-4

Detail 24086979

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

25-05-4

Detail 24086977

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes of solo drink lids on the floor behind the bar. Coffee filters not covered or protected in kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 24086980

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla stored above flip-top make table cooler not covered.

42-01-4

Detail 24086978

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23386951

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

53B-10-4

Detail 23386953

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate missing information.

41-17-4

Detail 23386952

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind front counter. Employee placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23386954

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee discarded drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23386950

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-16-4

Detail 23232951

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

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-16-4

Detail 23042480

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

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22954955

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Employee placed bucket underneath front counter. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22954959

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

11-26-1

Detail 22954958

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. No proof of employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.

24-05-4

Detail 22954960

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to three compartment sink.

12B-09-5

Detail 22954956

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum behind front counter. Employee discarded gum. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22954957

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on front counter shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 22567908

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-28-4

Detail 22567911

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

23-03-4

Detail 22567910

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of grill drawer cooler. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 22567909

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

21-38-4

Detail 22567912

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

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22307487

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

41-10-4

Detail 22307488

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

53A-16-4

Detail 22307489

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager unable to answer allergen questions.

05-08-4

Detail 22307484

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

53B-13-5

Detail 22307481

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.

14-11-5

Detail 22307485

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to kitchen reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 22307482

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

23-03-4

Detail 22307486

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.

21-38-4

Detail 22307483

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

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22009800

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler next to grill. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22009796

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. Container of milk in reach-in cooler behind front counter. Employee stated milk opened on 5/20. Employee added date to container of milk. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22009798

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22009799

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill stained. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22009801

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table behind front counter. Employee moved drink to office area. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22009795

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottles of soda in reach-in cooler in back prep area. Employee removed bottles from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22009797

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to reach-in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-40-4

Detail 21236198

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21236199

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

22-02-4

Detail 21236196

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

14-11-5

Detail 21236197

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.

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20805267

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food debris at the bottom of the slicer blade.

21-12-4

Detail 20805268

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth stored on a cutting board on the front line. This was later placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20424754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Pre TSA, HALF N HALF, 55° this was placed in the reach-in freezer. ALSO, at a Post, half n half 50°. This was left open in the reach-in cooler, plant based product was at 43°. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20424755

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray stored on front line over the straws. ALSO, bulk hand sanitizer stored over bulk coffee on the front line. Both were moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20424753

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.

53B-01-5

Detail 20424756

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. Warning

21-14-4

Detail 20424752

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed used aprons on bulk single serve, front line. These were placed by the back door. Corrected On-Site