ESPERANZA
2441 NW 43 ST STE 13 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen muzzles in zip log bag stored over frozen bread in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of stain remover hanging on shelf facing stirrers and straws. Chef removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by handwash sink at bar missing vacuum breaker
Basic 5
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of reach in cooler at bar.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease in kitchen. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food particles, microwave handle on cookline soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware with food contact surface upright at server area
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Walk-in-cooler in disrepair and not operating or holding any food.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.