KIN (COCKTAIL BAR & LOUNGE)

Name: KIN (COCKTAIL BAR & LOUNGE)
Address: 9 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601, US
Rating: 95

9 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

License #1103800

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95 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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KIN (COCKTAIL BAR & LOUNGE) in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 15, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 2 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior drip pan soiled in fruit dehydrater in office upstairs.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in the kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized the area.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in Three compartment sink below the rim.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer door handle missing exposing insulation, freezer located upstairs in storage area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of vitamin B pills over seasonings/ingredients on shelf in storage closet behind small bar, manager moved medicine.

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