LA PASADITA
4126 NW 6 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32609
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F – Cooling); beans (45F – Cooling); pork (46F – Cooling); shrimp (45F – Cooling). Employee stated items were prepared the previous day.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F – Cooling); beans (45F – Cooling); pork (46F – Cooling); shrimp (45F – Cooling). Employee stated items were prepared the previous day.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from dining area, put on gloves and began preparing food on make line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over shredded lettuce in reach-in cooler across from kitchen ice machine. Employee placed pork on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle bottles of prepared salsa without washing hands. Manager had employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed raw beef on grill and proceeded to handle tin foil to place food items in without washing hands and changing gloves. Man had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: chicken (45F – Cold Holding); fish (45F – Cold Holding); crawfish (46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated cooler was working properly at 11 am. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored next to case of cooking oil on bottom shelf of prep table next to three compartment sink. Employee moved case of cooking oil to shon cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink not working.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee certificates available, restaurant employs ten employees.
Basic 9
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard underneath spices on dry storage shelf.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents in prep area of kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line grill. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of strawberry electrolyte stored in reach-in cooler next to back door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor next to kitchen ice machine. Employee placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line grill. Can rack in dry storage area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pico stored in reach-in cooler across from back door. Pan of peppers,beef and pork in reach-in freezer located in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 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.