LA MARACUCHA VENEZUELAN RESTAURANT
1023 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : hand sanitizer stored on the front line reach-in cooler. This was moved to the employee shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : a partial gallon of milk, opened 3 days ago per the owner, no use by date. The date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed : the test strips on hand did not indicate a change from dry to test.
Basic 6
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to seal the box/container that the mixer sits on.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : 3 drinks on the first prep table in the kitchen. These were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored on the front line wire rack(behind the restroom) over to go and silverware pouches. The back pack was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : when the back door is locked, daylight shows through from the top and bottom.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : lack of a hand wash sign at the front line hand wash sink.
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed : lack of a self closer on the restroom door.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:29 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.