LA COCINA DE ABUELA
125 NW 23 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with an expired license of 6/1/2026. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked foods in reach in cooler in side storage area. Chicken was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (122F – Hot Holding); empanada (127F – Hot Holding) items in display case other items over 135F. Retemped sausage 186F empanada 183F. plantains (125F – Hot Holding) item in steam table at front counter, other items above 135F. Retemped plantains 208F. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over single service Togo lids in side storage room, employee moved soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Dust pan in front counter Handwash sink. -Fan blocking Handwash sink at front counter.
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of food manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in uncooked rice, employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured in side storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in middle prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bowls on clean storage shelf with the food contact upwards. Manager turned bowls over. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 opened drinks on shelf above prep table in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Jug of vegetable oil on floor in side storage room. -Bag of peas on floor in side room. Oil was placed on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing from hood system in kitchen.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in side dry storage room.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood vents soiled with grease. -Reach in cooler gasket soiled in produce cooler. -Exterior ice machine door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Metal shelves in reach in cooler in side storage room with rust on the surface.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap on floor in prep area, operator placed item on table. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.