Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA TIENDA LATINA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3483097
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8825798
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 Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over containers of prepped onions in the walk-in cooler. The onions were moved up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at the hot table.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-28-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap/paper towel dispenser or improperly stored under possible contaminants, exposing the items to drips from people's hands or debris. Observed: large stock pots by the back door on racks, stored right side up, under an ultraviolet fly trap. The pots were moved to dish for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on a prep table with the microwave. It was moved below to the wire shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: in the bulk dried bean barrel, the handle buried in the beans. Staff adjusted this to a handle up position. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: in the cleaning room/hall, build up of debris along the back wall.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.