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LA COCINA DE ABUELA

125 NW 23 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1103169

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️
71 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 4, 2026 · 18 findings · 4 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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The latest inspection on August 4, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 11 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked foods in reach in cooler in side storage area. Chicken was moved below.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in uncooked rice, employee removed scoop.
  • [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing from hood system in kitchen.
  • [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bowls on clean storage shelf with the food contact upwards. Manager turned bowls over.
  • [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap on floor in prep area, operator placed item on table.
  • [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in side dry storage room.
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with an expired license of 6/1/2026.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured in side storage room.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (122F - Hot Holding); empanada (127F - Hot Holding) items in display case other items over 135F. Retemped sausage 186F empanada 183F. plantains (125F - Hot Holding) item in steam table at front counter, other items above 135F. Retemped plantains 208F.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 opened drinks on shelf above prep table in kitchen.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Jug of vegetable oil on floor in side storage room. -Bag of peas on floor in side room. Oil was placed on shelf.
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in middle prep kitchen.
  • [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelves in reach in cooler in side storage room with rust on the surface.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood vents soiled with grease. -Reach in cooler gasket soiled in produce cooler. -Exterior ice machine door soiled.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Dust pan in front counter Handwash sink. -Fan blocking Handwash sink at front counter.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over single service Togo lids in side storage room, employee moved soap.
  • [53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager.
  • [53B-01-5] 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. No proof of training.
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