Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LATIN FOOD BLESSINGS

7249 NORTHWEST 4TH BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3625802
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10920301
DBPR license1102434

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 31, 2025 1:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 1, 2025 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped hands on apron and proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 roaches in walk-in cooler not in use. Observed two roaches on wall above prep sink next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish and proceeded to handle tortilla without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container lids stored next to three compartment sink.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.

Basic 4

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in cook line grill, 106F. Manager turned up heat on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area underneath Horchato dispenser. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

#4Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored next to cook line, 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine to water, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.