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Solid Health Score
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NOPAL RESTAURANT in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 4, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed : avocados with stickers in the cook line reach-in cooler. These were brought to the kitchen to be cleaned.
- [29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : the soda gun holster at the bar does not have a waste line.
- [53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed : currently all certificates are on line.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : cut boards are stained on the cook line. ALSO, the reach-in freezer in the hall has an accumulation of spills in the bottom.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cooked peppers and onions 98-127° in he storage area. Ice bath was added below and put in the walk-in cooler .
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