M&D WEST AFRICAN CUISINE

Name: M&D WEST AFRICAN CUISINE
Address: 501 NW 23 AVE A, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609, US
Rating: 94

501 NW 23 AVE A, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1103837

94 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Quick take

M&D WEST AFRICAN CUISINE in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 1 critical, 3 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 0 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

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Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign in the kitchen. A sign was added.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : degreaser stored on the kitchen prep table. The jug was moved to the lowest shelf in compliance.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : the back door has a gap at the bottom when the door is fully closed.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : a ceiling tile missing in the chair storage area.

Community reaction

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