LA COCINA DE ABUELA

Name: LA COCINA DE ABUELA
Address: 125 NW 23 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609, US
Rating: 73

125 NW 23 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1103169

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73 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · 18 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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LA COCINA DE ABUELA in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 4, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 16 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 4, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[12B-07-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[24-05-4] 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.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap on floor in prep area, operator placed item on table.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in middle prep kitchen.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in side dry storage room.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over single service Togo lids in side storage room, employee moved soap.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with an expired license of 6/1/2026.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks not secured in side storage room.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[14-33-4] 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.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing from hood system in kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Dust pan in front counter Handwash sink. -Fan blocking Handwash sink at front counter.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[53A-07-6] 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.

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