Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2008 NW 11TH DR · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670177
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13535785
DBPR license4800627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of grey water dumped on ground behind establishment.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On rolling cart at cookline: steak (54F – Cold Holding). Employee stated the steak has been held at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes and added ice to begin cooling the steak to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter dumped and filled a bucket into the handwash sink.

#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans containing cooked chicken and cooked beef missing date marks on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated both items were cooked two days prior and added the proper date marks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate expired on 04/08/2025.

Basic 2

#1Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and discarded building materials on ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of large chip bin in back of kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
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.