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LA TIENDA LATINA

2204 SW 13 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468867
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779864
DBPR license1102812

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: 2 pans of red sauce on a prep table 111, 114. These were moved to the cook top to be heated to 165°. 1 pan of cooked sliced beef 104F. Under the steam table, cooked beans 111, cooked chicken 114. Queso on the steam table 109°. Beans went uncovered to the walk-in cooler, chicken and queso went to the flat top. Beans dropped 10° in 15 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine shroud is soiled. ALSO, the ice buckets have an accumulation of water in them. ALSO, the soda nozzles have buildup.

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a large co2 tank in the back kitchen, not secured. A replacement is outside and chained.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed: expo window cutting board has grooves.

#3Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed a hole in the floor near the cook line.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed: frozen stored food in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer left uncovered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.