LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2008 NW 11TH DR · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef removed from original packaging and wrapped in plastic stored on shelf directly above bag of frozen fries inside reach-in freezer near fryers. Employee removed the raw beef from over fries during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom shelf on interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee, Jimmy Sanchez, working at cookline without proof of food handler training. Mr. Sanchez signed the employee health reporting agreement on 03/04/2024 and was present during the last inspection.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Three new employees in kitchen without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector witnessed two of the three employees handling food and the third employee stated she does help prep food.
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured beside ice machine.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen near mop sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored directly on top of meat grinder in back of kitchen. Employee removed drink from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1. Frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen at cookline. 2. Pans containing raw chicken and onions stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open behind building.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.