Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

NOPAL RESTAURANT

5112 NW 34 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 4, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690022
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13618139
DBPR license1102495

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol on shelf above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High 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

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade drink machine nozzle soiled. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line.

#11Intermediate43-08-4

Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 1 child entering prep area.

Basic 6

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in middle of cooks line.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee ate cheese on cooks line.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Taco salad shells not covered in back storage area, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over cut lettuce in walk in cooler, operator moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – 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
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 44 · No longer used
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.