NOPAL RESTAURANT
5112 NW 34 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol on shelf above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler, operator moved raw chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (52F – Cold Holding) item sitting on counter at room temperature, operator stated cups are portioned for faster service during lunch, spoke to operator about adding to time as a public health control.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade drink machine nozzle soiled. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line.
43-08-4Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 1 child entering prep area.
Basic 6
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in middle of cooks line.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee ate cheese on cooks line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Taco salad shells not covered in back storage area, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cut lettuce in walk in cooler, operator moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One shelf in walk in cooler rusted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.