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LA PASADITA

4126 NW 6 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3658179
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13635141
DBPR license1103149

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#17High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched soiled towel then stirred queso without washing his hands. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No food prep being done at this time. Did not observe during this onspection **Time Extended**

#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in back storage room, pan of raw ground beef over container of sour cream. In reach in freezer in back room, raw pork in bins stored over mango and fries. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw chicken on shelf over steak Also, employee preparing raw meats on prep table over sliced onions, and bag of onions. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in air handler closet near server station. Seven rodent droppings on floor under cooking equipment in kitchen area. Ten rodent droppings on floor under reach in cooler, dish machine, and prep table in prep room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Approximately 20 rodent droppings in air handler closet near server station. Five rodent droppings on floor under dish machine, and prep table in prep room. Two rodent droppings on floor near back door by ice machine. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bin of chicken not covered in walk in cooler with large ice chunks through out. Stop sale issued. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reaching cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer in back room soiled with food debris. Interior microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area, soiled food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and mop in front of hand sink near dry storage. This was moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate provided missing certificate number of trainer – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**

Basic 16

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout food prep area, cook line, and storage room, tiles are acoustic. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired 6/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler near your front door, employee fruit on shelf over drinks . In reach in cooler in server station, strawberries and cream on shelf over condiments. In reach in cooler in back room, cabbage on top of pan of sauce. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bin containing dough in reach in cooler broken. Deflector plate in ice machine broken. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chunk of ice on bag chicken in reach in freezer and around door of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside beans in back room. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield hanging from ceiling in prep area – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris and dust. Fan in prep area heavily soiled with dust. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#9Basic35B-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Several holes around door trim at back door near ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in pan with stickers still attached in make table on cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White trays on cookline not inverted. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Lids on counter not inverted. **Time Extended**

#12Basic21-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two towels on cookline heavily soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of cooler in server station. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Pans of pork, chicken and chilis not covered in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic08B-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf over cut onions in back room reach in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Did not observe during this inspection. **Time Extended**

#16Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from hand wash sink on cookline. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: No change **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
5 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.