Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LA PASADITA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3740796
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779298
DBPR license1103149

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 21, 2026 10:52 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 22, 2026 9:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#13High Priority12A-29-4

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. Employee touched dead bug with gloved hands then immediately touched fish packing in reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Approximately 10 moldy tomatillos in reach in cooler by ice machine.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth in direct contact with taco salad shells in container on cooks line. Employee removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach and ant spray can by cooking oil on bottom of prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 2 on top of microwave, 1 on wall by dish machine, and 2 in electrical outlet in prep room. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 2 in electrical outlet in back storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from faucet outside back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ V.Hugo expired 8/19/2026

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line stained brown. -Interior microwave soiled with old food debris. -Deflector plate in ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at Handwash sink in server area.

Basic 12

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia fillets in reach in cooler in prep area thawed not removed from packaging. (10pieces.)

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 on floor under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in storage reach in cooler over other foods to be served to public. Employee moved employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Cutting board on reach in cooler cooks line with multiple cut marks. -Reach in cooler on cooks line left door gasket torn. -Interior deflector plate cracked inside ice machine. -Reach in cooler racks rusted by back door.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken seasoning on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave by dish area. Employee moved knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in uncooked beans in storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing inside restroom.

#10Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces on storage shelf not painted.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tamales and pork in reach in freezer in storage room not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings under flat top no labels. Spray bottle on cooks line by seasonings no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.