TIPICOS LA CATRACHA
1606 NW 13TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
License #1150423
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →TIPICOS LA CATRACHA in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 10 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 8, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 1 minor violation.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine three-compartment sink
- [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. Establishment has no proof of any food handler certificates
- [50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
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Would you eat here?
TIPICOS LA CATRACHA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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