Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LOS AVINA

830 E HATHAWAY AVE STE 3 · BRONSON · Levy County · FL 32621

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647103
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13460489
DBPR license4800643

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Wrapped portion of raw beef stored directly above pans containing salsa in bottom of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. 2. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above jugs of margarita mix inside reach-in cooler in server station. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during the his inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on cart at cookline: chicken (48F – Cold Holding); beef (61F – Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated both items have been held at room temperature since 12pm and added ice to rapidly cool to 41F. chicken (48F 2:50, 41F 3:45 – Cooling); beef (61F 2:50, 41F 3:45 – Cooling) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate53B-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. One server scooping ice and handling food without proof of food handler training. Server stated she has been employed at this location for approximately four months.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use foam takeout cup without handle stored down inside pan of cilantro. Employee discarded the cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured near back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard use to line dish shelf near cookline. Manager discarded the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.

#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's box of pizza sitting on top of reach-in freezer near cookline. Employee removed the pizza from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline handling food with bracelet on wrist. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee removed the oil from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. One dumpster missing drain plug.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lids of all three dumpsters left open behind building. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket near mop sink. Manager hung the mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.