LA PASADITA
4126 NW 6 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee not wearing gloves entered server area in dining area and began cutting lemons without washing hands and putting on gloves.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above open container of cut onions and container of mole sauce. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. The following number of rodent droppings were found in the following locations: -Seven in the dining area -Nine on the shelf below the soft drink syrup boxes next to reach in cooler next to kitchen – Ten on dry goods storage area shelves – Eight under table where chips are stored and served warm – Two on air conditioner unit in dry goods storage area – Four on top of air conditioner unit in front of restrooms – Five in air conditioner closet in front of restrooms – Four by handwash sink and soft drink dispenser in server are in dining area. Total Rodent droppings Observed Forty **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb behind building with attached hose on ground. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-01-4Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Ice in handwash sink in server area in dining room.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels by handwash sink by back door. Manager restocked towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ).
Basic 12
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks and knives stored with food contact surface up and not protected
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired in 2023
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked (metal bins and drink cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing in area where there is a missing tile by reach in cooler next to kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster drain plug missing on one of the dumpsters.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood beams in dry goods storage area not fully painted showing bare wood. Walls alongside and behind reach in cooler in back kitchen area not fully painted showing bare wood. Wood beams supporting handwash sink in server area in side dining area next to soft drink dispenser not fully painted showing bare wood
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce (avocados ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Frozen stuffed Chili peppers not covered in walk-in-freezer **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:18 AM.
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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.