LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Name: LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 2008 NW 11TH DR, CHIEFLAND, FL, 32626, US
Rating: 32.7

2008 NW 11TH DR, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626

License #4800627

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

32.7 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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LOS AVINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT in CHIEFLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 76 total violations — 18 critical, 17 major, 41 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in storage area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in mop bucket. Roach discarded
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back of mop sink
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice. Scoop removed
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior walls of reach in freezer in back kitchen cracked and insulation exposed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice deflector in ice machine.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for three-compartment sink

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside bin of rice in dry storage area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored directly on floor in dry storage area.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster inside enclosure.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid of grease receptacle left open.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of lids on rice and beans bins in dry storage area soiled with black substance. 2. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall in dry storage room near ice machine soiled with dust. 2. Several air vents on ceiling soiled with dust in kitchen.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled raw chicken with gloved hand, changed glove without first washing hands, then continued to handle food and equipment at cookline. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw shrimp stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Employee placed shrimp in a food grade container during this inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf directly above open pan containing sauce inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On rolling cart at cookline: raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the chicken and beef have been held outside of refrigeration at cookline for approximately one hour. Inspector had employee add ice to both items to rapidly cool to 41F.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing "WD-40" stored directly on top of case of beer in kitchen, near walk-in cooler. Manager removed chemical from top of beer during this inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured beside ice machine.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of kitchen near mop sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored directly on top of meat grinder in back of kitchen. Employee removed drink from area during this inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1. Frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen at cookline. 2. Pans containing raw chicken and onions stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open behind building.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef removed from original packaging and wrapped in plastic stored on shelf directly above bag of frozen fries inside reach-in freezer near fryers. Employee removed the raw beef from over fries during this inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom shelf on interior of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee replenished towels during this inspection.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee, Jimmy Sanchez, working at cookline without proof of food handler training. Mr. Sanchez signed the employee health reporting agreement on 03/04/2024 and was present during the last inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Three new employees in kitchen without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector witnessed two of the three employees handling food and the third employee stated she does help prep food.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in dry storage area in back of kitchen.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting board at cookline.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer at cookline.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. Outside of lids on chip storage bins soiled with grease. Outside of grill and fryers heavily soiled with grease. Shelf below grill soiled with food debris.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink in back of kitchen. Manager turned on cool running water during this inspection.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Wall near microwave in front of kitchen soiled with dust.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef stored on shelf above container of salsa inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen near cookline. Employee moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open container of raw chicken on shelf above raw beef inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager moved raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On rolling cart at cookline: shrimp (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the raw shrimp has been stored on cart for approximately 30 minutes and placed ice on shrimp to aid in cooling to 41F.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of lotion on shelf beside fountain soda box on shelf in dry storage area. Manager removed lotions from shelf during this inspection.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee working in kitchen putting away truck who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager a new copy during this inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two ROP packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP packaging with instructions to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at make-table near cookline heavily scored.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and broken glass on ground in enclosure around dumpster behind building.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on reach-in freezer shelves near cookline.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Handheld bug zapper stored on prep table in kitchen beside meat grinder. Manager discarded zapper during this inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill dripping with grease.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open in enclosure behind building. Manager closed lid during this inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above prep table and prep sink in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the seating area and scooped ice without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands before continuing to work with food.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork stored above salsa inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved pork to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Pan of raw beef stored on top of frozen fries inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Manager rearranged freezer during this inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two ROP packages of tilapia thawed inside ROP packaging with instructions to remove fish from packaging before thawing.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near cookline: queso cheese (100F - Hot Holding). Queso was stored in metal pan sitting up above the safe storage line of the steam table. Manager stated it was stored this way to prevent the cheese from burning. Inspector explained that it must be held hot at a minimum of 136F and had manager begin reheating the cheese to 165F.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Six cans of spray paint and a bag of douse poison on shelf beside cans of tomatoes in dry storage area. Manager discarded all chemicals during this inspection.
[13-06-4] Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooped ice with painted nails without wearing gloves. Inspector had employee put on gloves before continuing to scoop ice.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near cookline heavily stained.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed scoop from sink during this inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 2018.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee hired approximately one month prior working with food who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided a new copy of the health reporting agreement to manager during this inspection.