Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TELA

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE, UNIT C · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3654096
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483462
DBPR license1103699

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 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 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of Dented at the seam.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Zep drain cleaner stored over un-prepped Onions. The Zep was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : Lowgan, Asst Manager role, and Felipe owner here when Robert is not, no Certified Food Manager certificates.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. The cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : 5 staff involved with food prep and serving, no Certified Food Manager present.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice building around the fans in the walk-in freezer.

#2Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed : avocados being prepped, sticker still attached. Discussed with staff to remove sticker and 'wash' prior to prepping.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single serve to go items on the floor in the dining area. These were moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk rice, no label. Staff was sent to make a label with label maker. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.