Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

JALISCO TOWN 2

4401 NW 25 PL STE A · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647054
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13460431
DBPR license1102662

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Individually wrapped steak stored over individually wrapped vegetables and open bag of churros in reach in freezer. Raw shelled eggs stored over salsa container in walk-in-cooler.

#12High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three-compartment sink spray hose falls below the flood rim of the sink.

#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans in steam table at 125F, Manager instructed employee to reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in outside dining area with attached hose lacks a vacuum breaker

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishmachine

#17Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of food handler training for any of the six employees that have been employed for 90 days, per Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 for six employees. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not operating in kitchen and no paper towels at both handwash sinks.

#20Intermediate02C-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 Jalisco sauce prepared more than 24 hours earlier per Manager not dated. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( salsa, flour )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Soap dispenser for handwash sink located above prep table at the end of the cook line.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron hanging on dry good storage rack **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by reach in freezer at bar

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door going to mop area has no self closing mechanism

#8Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean Silverware stored with food contact surface upright.

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( canned drinks ) in walk in cooler.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked Jalisco sauce not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.