PUBLIC & GENERAL

dba ATWATER SEAN

About this restaurant

Public & General is a self-service restaurant and tavern located at 1000 NE 16th Ave in Gainesville's Northeast neighborhood. The establishment is licensed as a seating restaurant with a capacity of 100 seats under licensee Sean Atwater. According to available sources, the restaurant serves modern American cuisine and offers items such as salads with artisanal greens and local ingredients.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1000 NE 16 AVE BLDG H
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Broward (code 6)
Seating
100 seats

License

License Number
SEA1103322
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 12, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 12, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 13499001 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 25, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13498905 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 20, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29 ×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V45
Floor maintenance
Floors not properly maintained
Class: Food Visit ID: 10914258 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food