Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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VECINOS

208 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368819
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388079
DBPR license1103637

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20-30 flies flying in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler behind bar and in warewashing room. Interior ice machine. Stained cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. 2-3 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to ice machine. Missing Handwash sign in womens bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles behind bar and in warewashing room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind bar area.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under door in the back of bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked behind bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind bar.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in warewashing areas.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink.

#8Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden plywood behind bar not sealed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.